About Us

Our Impact

Proceeds from TGR Live events support TGR Foundation and its mission to empower students to pursue their passions through education. Founded in 1996 by Tiger Woods, TGR Foundation brings the Woods’ family motto to share and care to life.

The Foundation impacts thousands of students annually through its TGR Learning Labs and national programs.

 

 

“TGR Foundation programs are so impactful because they allow kids to get access to programs that they don’t traditionally have in schools,” said Woods. “It’s important to me that they have a safe place. Our staff does a wonderful job of encouraging and supporting the youth whether through pathways into college or into the workforce right away. We’re able to provide a deeper level of learning, and that’s what separates us.”

The flagship TGR Learning Lab Anaheim opened its doors in February of 2006 and has since impacted more than 190K students through STEAM educational enrichment, career and college readiness, health and well-being programs.

Building on its impact, the Foundation is currently expanding with new TGR Learning Labs in development in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

 

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Who we are

  • Executive Leadership

    Michelle Bemis

    President

    “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln

    Mike Antolini

    Senior Vice President

    “Life moves fast. As much as you can learn from your history, you have to move forward.” Eddie Vedder

  • Events

    Gina Ekmekjian

    Senior Director, Events

    “Do it with passion, or not at all.” Rosa Nouchette Carey

    Dave Klewan

    General Manager, The Genesis Invitational

    “If you can’t outplay them, outwork them.” Ben Hogan

    Stacy Stark-Bloch

    Associate Vice President, Events

    “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.” William Longgood

    Lindsey Witham

    Senior Director, Golf & Events

    “Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.” Sheryl Sandberg

    Brandon Wong

    Senior Director, Operations

    “Doubt is the enemy of success.” Jim Bridwell

    Julia Klipp

    Senior Manager, Events

    “You're tougher than you think you are, and you can do more than you think you can.” Christopher McDougall

    Sarah Rapps

    Senior Manager, Events

    “In a world where you can be anything...be yourself.” Etta Turner

    Jack Basalone

    Manager, Operations

    “Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support and the greatest things can happen.” Pete Carroll

    Andrew Dalmada

    Operations Coordinator

    “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” Winston Churchill

    Dora Seggelke

    Events Coordinator

    “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Cynthia Mejia

    Event & Administrative Coordinator

    “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine

  • Marketing

    Noah Sharfman

    Director, Event Marketing & Communications

    “An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs.” Mitch Headberg

    Jacqueline Maciel

    Marketing & Communications Coordinator

    “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” May Angelou

    Madeline Moreen

    Digital Content Coordinator

    “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” Amelia Earhart

    Amber Fuller

    Art Director

    “DESIGN IS SO SIMPLE, THAT'S WHY IT'S SO COMPLICATED. ” PAUL RAND

    Duy Mai

    Graphic Designer

    “I FOUND THAT I COULD SAY THINGS WITH COLOR AND SHAPES, THAT I COULDN'T SAY IN ANY OTHER WAY—THINGS THAT I HAD NO WORDS FOR.” GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

  • Partnerships

    Danny Callahan

    Assoc. Vice President, Corporate Partnerships

    “Keep on rockin' in the free world.” Neil Young

    Matt Cusick

    Director, Sales

    “Don't start if you're gonna quit.” Eric Church

    James Cefaly

    Director, Sales

    “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” Arnold Palmer

    Gabrielle Viera

    Manager, Corporate Partnerships

    “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” John Wooden

    Timari Foster

    Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

    “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch

    Joe Glassman

    Sales Representative

    “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.” Michael Altshuler