Urban Compass
11100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
phn (323) 383-7588
fax (323) 564-9009

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Profiles

Theresa Gartland

Executive Director

A native of the Washington D.C. area, and graduate of Villanova University, Theresa moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University where she received a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Theresa Gartland has a passion for working in communities with the greatest need for educators. She participated in the Response-Ability Volunteer teacher program while she earned her degree and lived in a faith-based community in South Los Angeles.

Theresa Gartland brings to Urban Compass a solid foundation in education through her hands-on classroom experience and in-depth understanding of curriculum development. As a 2nd grade teacher in South Los Angeles, Theresa learned and experienced first hand the needs of youth from the surrounding community. Today, Theresa continues her growing role in Urban Compass and serving the youth of Watts as the Urban Compass Executive Director.

Anna Levine

Program Director

Anna attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a double minor in Spanish and Social Work. Her love of children motivated her to work with them in a variety of settings before ultimately joining Urban Compass as a full-time summer intern in 2010. Throughout her final year at USC, Anna continued to volunteer while working to recruit other USC volunteers. Upon graduation, she wished to pursue her passion for serving at-risk youth in her native Los Angeles. As Urban Compass’s Program Director, Anna is committed to implementing a program that will provide our students with the emotional and academic support they need to reach their full potential.