Manny A. Aceves ED.D.

Manny A. Aceves is the Chief Program Officer for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF). As a member of the executive leadership team, Dr. Aceves provides oversight, vision, and strategy in the areas of programs, grantmaking, and strategic initiatives. 

Before joining LADF,  Dr. Aceves served as the Associate Dean for Strategic Engagement at the Loyola Marymount University School of Education where he was responsible for leading the School of Education’s external engagement efforts, supporting relationships with existing partners, and cultivating new and mutually beneficial partnerships that support preparation, professional development, outreach, and impact. Prior to his role at LMU, Dr. Aceves was the Chief External Impact Officer at KIPP SoCal Public Schools. Dr. Aceves oversaw government relations, advocacy and community engagement, development and fundraising, and marketing and communication efforts. Dr. Aceves began his career in education as a middle school classroom teacher in Los Angeles.

Dr. Aceves is also an active leader in numerous organizations. He currently serves on the board of directors for Families in Schools, in addition to serving on the board of directors for Diversity in Leadership Institute. He is also an active member of Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC). Previously, he served on the board of visitors for the Loyola Marymount University School of Education, board of directors for Brightstar Schools, WISH Charter, advisory board for Playa Vista Elementary School, and on the advisory committee for the California Educator Diversity Research Project at the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. In addition, he served on the Green Dot Public Schools Administrator-in-Residence (AIR) Program Advisory Board and was the treasurer for the Association of Jesuit Schools and Universities (AJCU) Deans of Education Conference. Dr. Aceves was also a founding and former board member for the Teach for America Los Angeles Associates Board. 

Dr. Aceves is a proud first-generation college graduate. He is a triple alumnus of LMU, receiving his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, Master of Arts in School Administration, and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He also holds California credentials in both teaching and administration.