Operation Peacekeeper Program -
Meet the Youth Outreach Staff
Jose Gomez
Youth Outreach Coordinator
Cell phone: (209) 403-7504
Jose Gomez migrated to Stockton, CA from Mexico in 1978 at the age of ten, and at the age of twelve he joined a gang for protection.
During his teen age years he was incarcerated, stabbed near his heart by rival gang members and shot during a drive-by-shooting. With the help of a high school teacher and gang detective Dale Wagner he was able to graduate from Edison High School with honors and served four years in the United States Marines. Jose has an Associate in Arts degree in Sociology from Delta College.
During 1991 to 1998 Jose worked as a Probation Aide in the San Joaquin County Juvenile Probation Gang Unit, Intensive Supervision Unit and Project 654 unit. In April of 1998 he was hired by the City of Stockton Peacekeepers as a Youth Outreach worker in charge of the Latino gangs. Jose is currently the program’s coordinator.
In 1994 he was the recipient a $50,000 fellowship award from the California Wellness Foundation for his efforts to reduce gang violence.
Stanley "Stan" Thomas
Youth Outreach Worker
Cell phone: (209) 401-7228
Stanley Thomas was born in Las Vegas, NV. He moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1977 and became involved with gangs at an early age. He left the gangs at age 19 to pursue a better life for himself. He later attended San Bernardino Valley College and Cal State University of Hayward where he pursued a degree in Recreation and played college football.
From 1997-1999 he led the Inner City ministry in Oakland, CA where he counseled at-risk youth. He served as the Vice-President for the Palm Villas Home Owners Association representing the community regarding their issues and concerns.
He has been a resident of Stockton, CA for over three years along with his wife and two kids. He and his family have been attending the Bay Area Christian Church for 8 years where he is an active choir member; and a coach/player for the ministries annual basketball league. He is currently employed by City of Stockton Operation Peacekeepers in charge of the African American gangs.
Matthew "Matt" Lam
Youth Outreach Worker
Cell phone: (209) 401-7164
Matthew Lam was born in Austin, TX. He moved to San Jose, CA in 1981 to one of the most gang infested neighborhoods. After seeing all his friends getting shot or locked up for life he wanted a better life for himself and his family.
In 1996 Matt started doing volunteer work in the community and working at group homes. In 1999 he began working for the City of San Jose for the Right Connection; the same program as Stockton’s Peacekeepers. Matt was the outreach worker in charge of the Asian gangs.
Matt moved to Stockton in 2002 and was employed by Delta Health Care. He is currently employed by City of Stockton Operation Peacekeepers as the Youth Outreach Worker in charge of the Asian gangs.
Jaime Constantino
Youth Outreach Worker
Cell phone: (209) 649-3961
Jaime moved to Stockton from Texas in 1963 and ran the streets with a local street gang during his teen age years. After dropping out of school in 1979 he attended a program at the University of the Pacific to get his GED.
From 1980 to 1995 Jaime held various supervisory positions in warehousing. In 1995 he opened his own auto accessories business. In 1999 Jaime attended a Peacekeeper’s gang awareness presentation at Franklin High School where he was inspired to make a difference with our gang youth, and since 2001 Jaime has volunteered with the Stockton Police Youth Activities as a program coordinator.
At the 2003 Mayor Podesto’s Racial Harmony and Fairness Task Force, Jaime spearheaded the task to customize a police car into a low rider as a tool to reach out to high-risk youth and help relations between police and our community.
Jaime is currently attending Delta College and is employed by City of Stockton Operation Peacekeepers as the Youth Outreach Worker in charge of the Latino gangs.
Maria Alcazar-Leal
Youth Outreach Worker
Cell phone: (209) 470 – 4013
Maria migrated to Stockton from Mexico City in 1981 and grew up one of Stockton's housing projects. In 1985 she completed a GED program at the University of The Pacific. She attended San Joaquin Delta College to pursue a degree in Social Service and has worked in the Social Service field for over 10 years. Maria's work experience includes: Case Manager-Supervisor for the "Welfare to Work Reform Program" and a Program Director for Easter Seals/Special Families Support Program. She holds certifications as a Domestic Violence Facilitator, Parenting Class Facilitator and Employment Training Specialist.
Maria is currently employed by the City of Stockton Peacekeepers as the Youth Outreach Worker in charge of the female gangs.
Ronnie Murray
Youth Outreach Worker
Cell: (209) 471 - 9379
Ronnie Murray, a native of Stockton, was raised in the housing projects and was subjected to the negative environmental influences of gangs. These experiences have equipped Ronnie for today’s generation. In his mid-adult years, Ronnie became a zealous volunteer advocate against violence. Ronnie holds an Associate Arts Degree (social science/Psychology), five certificates in the human services field, and is a graduate of San Joaquin Superior Court—“Court-Community Leadership Liaison Program; “Certificate of Rehabilitation/Pardon” State of California.
Ronnie is currently employed by the City of Stockton Peacekeepers as a Youth Outreach Worker in charge of African-American gangs.
Questions? For more information, contact Ralph Womack, City Manager's Office, (209) 937-8880. |
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