Dr. Pedro R. Payne serves as the Manager of the Office of Violence Prevention for the City of Pomona. With over 20 years of experience in violence prevention and social justice across public and private sectors, he brings extensive expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based community safety strategies. Dr. Payne holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with concentrations in race and class inequality and criminological theory. A bilingual leader fluent in English and Spanish, he is a published author whose work has appeared in academic journals, federal agency publications, and practitioner-focused books. His contributions have informed national conversations on youth violence, gang prevention, and public health approaches to community safety. Dr. Payne is widely recognized for his strategic leadership, cultural competence, and proven ability to oversee multi-million-dollar initiatives aimed at reducing violence and improving neighborhood wellbeing.

Vanessa Moreno is the Senior Analyst at OVP, she brings thirteen years of expertise to the team, honed through roles such as Regional Program Coordinator at the Mayor's Office of Los Angeles. Her commitment to curbing youth violence is evident in her strategic partnerships with various stakeholders and meticulous oversight of programmatic and fiscal performance. Ms. Moreno's responsibilities extend to policy development and the preparation of crucial internal documents, demonstrating her invaluable contributions to the OVP team.