joey borgogna | Executive director

 Joey Borgogna is a Los Angeles-based creative coach and producer at the intersection of art, philanthropy, culture and community.

As Executive Director of the Speranza Foundation, he has transformed the organization from a historic grant-giving entity into an operating foundation that leverages resources to serve a robust community of artists and humanitarians.

Drawing from his own background as an actor, talent agent, acting teacher and producer, he designs and facilitates customized programming, cohorts, coaching sessions, retreats, and convenings for artists and partners within Speranza’s core program, the Lincoln City Fellowship.

Prior to leading Speranza, Joey served as the long-standing Executive Program and Community Director at Creative Visions Foundation where he oversaw the fiscal sponsorship development and management of over 200 social impact media and arts projects, exhibitions, productions, and campaigns that addressed some of the most pressing global issues like: the environment, hunger, addiction, HIV/AIDS, education, happiness, housing, mental illness, and violence against women/girls.

He is founder of Novel Eye Productions where he collaborates with other clients like the Nomadic School of Wonder and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to create soulful stories + experiences that amplify intention + impact.

His work is inspired by a myriad of humanitarian and cultural expeditions spanning 21 countries on 5 continents. He holds degrees in Theater and Communications from the University of Southern California.