About Us

A technology entrepreneur shaking up the non-profit world by taking a new effectual approach of stacking problems and solutions for faster yet longer term results. Responding to the global pandemic with a need to give back he co-founded the non profit Guerrilla Community Movement with the goal of bridging the corporate and entrepreneurial communities with non profit leaders to reorganize our resources in ways that maximize our joint impact. His superpower is networking and connecting people with goals and motivations.

Karen Van Nuys is the Executive Director of the Value of Life Sciences Innovation Project at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC. With over 25 years of experience in economic analysis and health policy, Karen has held key roles at Precision Health Economics and Booz Allen Hamilton and served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester. Her work focuses on improving healthcare outcomes, particularly in areas such as generic drug markets, supply chain resilience, and quality standards. Karen earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and her MA and BA in Economics from UC San Diego. She is an active speaker at national conferences, contributing valuable insights to the field of health economics.

Born and raised in the upper Midwest, Emily Legel has deep roots in community building and advocacy. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics and her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a focus in community development from the University of Iowa. Post college, she has 3 years of experience in rural economic development, serving as an economic development director for 2.5 of those years. She also brings nearly two years of marketing and wholesale experience from Galena Canning Company, and she is a veteran of multiple start-up weekends=placing in the top 10 nationwide for National Start-Up Weekend to End Covid19 in 2020.
In her spare time, she enjoys building warhammer miniatures, creating new recipes in the kitchen and various craft projects.

Founder of Vybn for natural healing, Founder of Kaleidoscope, Former Tech Entrepreneur and VC advisor

David has over 30 years of legal experience and over 40 years of business experience to draw from. David is V.P., Chief Legal Officer with Aurora Spine, a publicly-traded medical device company.

David operates his own law firm and has practiced with large and small law firms and as in-house general counsel. David also spent time on the client-side of the table, serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Anthony Robbins Companies during a period of rapid growth for the company headed by peak performance speaker, Tony Robbins.

David specializes in business transactions, corporate formation and operations, real estate matters, including acquisition, sale and leasing and licensing matters. David has represented clients such as Ross Dress for Less, Gymboree, Chevy’s, Pulte Homes, the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum and Carruth Cellars.

Doug Goetz is SVP, Operational Resilience & Compliance at Fox Corporation, where he has worked for 25 years. Much of that time was spent as a technology leader in various roles: establishing and running a Project Management Office; embedded with Legal and Cybersecurity teams leading enterprise-wide projects; and later responsible for the teams executing worldwide technology infrastructure operations and supporting the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles. Doug’s current team is focused on various corporate compliance initiatives, and works across the enterprise to develop, test, and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management plans. Doug is Board Executive Committee Chair at Innovate@UCLA and has been an active participant in the Guerrilla Community Movement for the past several years.

Eric has a diverse background solving problems and delivering solutions. He has worked in software development, the film industry, politics, and competed internationally in Epee fencing. Spending most of his years in capital markets, he has driven efficiency by leading global technology and operational teams at buy-side and sell-side firms. He received his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and taught classes on derivative and structured assets. Eric loves to get things done and is excited to join GMMC to make an impact on homelessness in Los Angeles.

Dave is a professional kid at heart, infusing fun into brands for 30 years. He has developed packaging, products, merchandising programs, and retail concepts for Universal Studios, Knott’s, and once operated his own local toy & candy stores.

Given the moniker “VPOF” (Vice President of Fun), at Funko Dave helped create a community around pop culture collectibles. He can be seen in the documentary “Making Fun: The Story of Funko” and is proud to have helped plant the seeds that grew into millions of fans worldwide.

As “Brand Sheriff” (VP, Marketing) for Popcornopolis, Dave helped grow the brand from a small retail operation into a large-scale manufacturer, culminating in a sale to Grupo Bimbo in late 2021.

At seventeen, I began learning Chinese Kung Fu under the guidance of Lyndon Cleghorne, a disciple of “Elder” Harry Castel from Alan Lee’s Kung Fu WuSu Temple in New York City. This foundation led me to the Warriors of the Sun Fighting Arts (WOTSFA), a unique system integrating martial arts traditions worldwide. Over eight years of training, I delved into martial qigong, learning to cultivate qi (chi) for combat and discipline, mastering feats like breaking concrete slabs with focused energy.

At twenty-five, I launched "Rhythm," a digital marketing agency, and served as CEO for 26 years, eventually selling the company to a leading New York City agency. Despite this success, I felt unbalanced, leading me back to qigong in 2014. Studying under Master Russ Anderson, I rediscovered the transformative power of energy work.

Since 2015, I have conducted over 600 qigong healing sessions and continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing studies, including a doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine under Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson. I remain dedicated to advancing my practice and helping others achieve balance and healing through qigong.

When my friend Henry Park told me about the project I jumped at the chance to be a part of it. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in such an amazing cause with such amazing people. The hot sippin sauce is incredible. I’m a hot sauce guy.
Creator of Energywork.com, Chakra FriendsTM and member of Rosita Real Foods.

Kee is a man of many talents, his true passion lies in the ability to serve and help others.
It's been an honor to work alongside so many talented and passionate individuals in this organization. GCP is more than just Sippin Sauce; it's a way of life dedicated to improving lives.
I look forward to seeing how our community continues to grow, uplift, and inspire those around us.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing specialist based in Los Angeles, Junior Rivas has been shaping his career since the age of 16. His entrepreneurial journey began with a notary business at 18, and since then, he has amassed a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including fast food, wholesale, banking, and food manufacturing.

In October 2023, Junior made a pivotal decision to leave full-time employment to launch Marketing Munster, his own marketing agency. With a focus on holistic branding, web design, and marketing solutions, Marketing Munster is dedicated to enhancing brand presence through innovative strategies.

In addition to his work with Marketing Munster, Junior is developing Recycle Bud, a sustainability-focused initiative aimed at simplifying the recycling process. Although still in its early stages, Recycle Bud reflects Junior’s commitment to creating positive environmental and community impacts.

Driven by a vision of growth and community support, Junior is excited to contribute to Guerrilla Community Movement. He looks forward to leveraging his skills and experience to drive meaningful change and foster collaboration between the corporate, entrepreneurial, and nonprofit sectors.