A CIF Coastal Champion for Arroyo High School, Shawn returned to the sport following the passing of his mentor, 2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Victor Vorobieff. Inspired by Coach Victor’s mantra—‘Do what you love and love what you do’—Shawn founded the Long Beach Wrestling Initiative to preserve that spirit for the next generation. Currently the Energy and Utility Manager at CSU Long Beach, Shawn combines his background in large-scale operational leadership with a personal mission to ensure every Long Beach athlete has the mentorship and resources he was fortunate to receive. A Wrigley resident and father, he is dedicated to building a community where academic excellence and athletic passion go hand-in-hand. 

A pillar of the Long Beach athletic community, Kenneth Lee serves as the Vice President of the Long Beach Wrestling Initiative. Currently the Head Wrestling Coach and a Social Science educator at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Kenneth has spent years cultivating a culture of discipline, resilience, and academic focus within one of the city's most storied athletic programs. Under his leadership, the Poly program has become a powerhouse of local talent and high-character athletes. As both a teacher and a coach, Kenneth is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between elite mat performance and classroom excellence, ensuring the Hammerhead model remains the gold standard for youth development in Long Beach. 

Harry Chung leads athletic development for the Long Beach Wrestling Initiative. A standout collegiate wrestler for San Francisco State University, Harry transitioned to elite submission grappling where he is a multi-time NABJJF World Champion in both Gi and No-Gi divisions. A Black Belt under Professor Renan Vital, his competitive resume includes numerous gold medals at the NABJJF All Americas and the Los Angeles International Open.  As the Owner and Lead Instructor of All American Jiu Jitsu (AAJJ) and a former coach at Gahr High School, Harry combines high-level collegiate wrestling experience with world-class technical expertise to mentor the next generation of Long Beach champions

Lisa Bauer brings over a decade of high-level fiscal oversight and budgetary expertise to the Long Beach Wrestling Initiative. Currently serving as the Senior Fiscal Manager for Beach Building Services at CSU Long Beach, Lisa manages complex financial operations for one of the city's largest institutions. A graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, she applies a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to the organization’s financial health. As CFO, Lisa ensures total transparency and fiscal integrity, guaranteeing that every dollar donated to the Hammerheads is maximized to support our athletes and academic programs. 

Alexis Cun serves as the Director of Grants, focusing on institutional funding and resource acquisition for the initiative. Holding a Master of Arts from Cal State LA, she previously served as an English Professor within the LACCD and Mt. San Antonio College systems. Currently an administrative professional at CSU Long Beach, her background in academic governance—including roles as Academic Senate Secretary and on the Curriculum Committee—provides the expertise needed to secure the grants that sustain our 'Desk Time before Mat Time' model and 100% barrier-free mission. 

Esther Roa serves as the Secretary of the Board, bringing a data-driven approach to the Initiative’s organizational structure. Currently serving as the BBS Facilities Operations Lead Analyst for Beach Building Services at CSU Long Beach, Esther holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA). Her expertise in operational analysis and public policy ensures the Hammerheads operate with maximum administrative efficiency and institutional transparency. As Secretary, Esther manages the governance frameworks and compliance records that allow the organization to scale as a premier resource for the Long Beach community.