Meet Our Valuable Team Members
Kenn I. Hicks, Founder
Kenn I. Hicks, known as the “Godfather of Street Ball”, is behind the vision for Ballin’ For Peace. For over twenty-eight years, Kenn and the New Social Workers have been
Ryan Hicks, Co-Founder
Ryan Hicks is dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Los Angeles through the love of basketball. His colleague, Sharon Batts, nominated Ryan for a Year of
Sharon Batts
PR/Marketing & Media
Sharon Batts is owner and President of KIASHA Entertainment LLC, a Christian Entertainment and Promotions Company that coordinates world class events and music productions. Ms. Batts is a voting member of the Grammy Awards, Los Angeles Chapter. Sharon is…
Asia Wildenboer
Marketing & Community Relations
As primary marketing personnel, Asia Wildenboer continues to increase the organization’s growth and visibility by obtaining new sponsors and clients for the organization while maintaining professional community relations. Asia received an award from the founders of New Social…
Quenton Bowman
Community Relations
Quenton is dedicated to making a difference and being a positive role model. He is very active in the community and is responsible for the expansion of Ballin’ For Peace from Los Angeles into the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Quenton was a member of the N’credible Lifestyle marketing…
Featured Video
Summer Basketball Showdown – September 2014
Despite the 90-degree temperatures, the Ballin’ For Peace Summer Basketball Showdown in Reseda Park during Labor Day weekend was a great success. With an unyielding hip-hop soundtrack and a constant G-rated jabber from announcer Marquis Moody, a series of games entertained parents, players and organizers. Sponsored by the New Social Workers, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Reseda Park and others, the event sought to bring a positive message, along with great play, to all who attended.
