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Jesse Cohen

Founder & Executive Director


Jesse spent 20 years as a successful attorney before walking away from the courtroom to build something the legal system couldn’t: a creative sanctuary for kids whose voices are too often ignored.


As the founder and full-time operator of Mount of Angels, Jesse leads with both strategic rigor and artistic instinct. He’s equal parts executive, educator, and builder — overseeing everything from public art events to mentorship programs to mission-driven merchandise that funds and amplifies youth talent.


He created Mount of Angels to break the cycle of art being viewed as a hobby and not a viable career path — because when young people are seen, heard, and supported, they don't just survive, they create the future. 


Jesse believes creativity isn’t a luxury. It’s power — and he’s building a system to make sure every kid in Los Angeles knows it.

Board of Directors

Jesse M. Cohen, Executive Director

Juli P. Miller, PhD, Treasurer 

Rock Jacobs, Secretary

Tami Honesty

Marjorie Rivera 

Paul Harrison

Mike Oppenheim

Dr.  Stephen Villano

Marvin Cheng

Eric Salim

Thank You For Your Support!

Meet our young artists in residence

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RAY

RAY, 16, Long Beach.    Ray is a great animator and comic artist who wants to expand his skills and learn new techniques.  He is working to develop his first full length comic book and animated series that we will help him publish.  He already has very impressive abilities with character drawing.  We have developed some great pieces with Ray's art, like the LA logo collection which you can find in our shop. 

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NICO

NICO, Age 13, Tarzana. A hugely talented painter, Nico creates entire worlds in his complex and playful paintings.  One of our favorite things to do with Nico's work is make merchandise, since it's so bright and colorful.  Check out our shop for his full collection. 

DYLAN

DYLAN, Age 11, San Diego. A talented musician and multi-instrumentalist with his own record deal. We are working with Dylan to hone his voice and song writing skills with private lessons and tutoring. We even helped produce his very first music video!  Dylan continues to make progress with voice lessons and writing new songs.  

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KHRIZ ANGEL

KHRIZ ANGEL, 15, Inglewood.  Khriz Angel is very skilled at both drawing and painting.  His ability to draw lifelike objects just from seeing them is years beyond his age.  With the right resources, his potential in unlimited.  We are working with Khriz Angel to expand his drawing and painting techniques, and helping him learn new materials and mediums.   Khriz Angel has a full line of his merchandise with his designs in our shop. 

EZEKIEL

EZEKIEL, Age 12, Los Angeles.  Ezekiel is skilled at drawing and painting, but also just has a great sense of design with shape, color, and placement.  We have provided him with professional quality art supplies and some awesome visits to museums and galleries.  Coming soon - private painting lessons!

ZACH

ZACH, Age 11, Long Beach.  Zach and his brother Kolton are a dynamic duo full of energy and ready to hone their acting skills.  We will be working with them on private acting lessons, and of course they'll be starring in our Foxy & Kaido adventure series.  Oh yeah, and these professional photos you see above are one of the other valuable assets we provide our young artists!

KOLTON

KOLTON, Age 12, Long Beach.  Kolton and his brother Zach are a dynamic duo full of energy and ready to hone their acting skills.  We will be working with them on private acting lessons, and of course they'll be starring in our Foxy & Kaido adventure series.  Oh yeah, and these professional photos you see above are one of the other valuable assets we provide our young artists!

GRAYSON

GRAYSON, Age 11, Altadena.  Grayson is already a local and national celebrity, seen on platforms across the country after the tragic fires in Altadena, Pasadena and the Palisades.  Known for his drumming skills and overall musical talents, we are honored to be working with him.  Currently we are helping Grayson with drumming lessons through School of Rock, as well as providing additional assets like the photo you see here. 

ARI

ARI, 8, Los Angeles.   Ari is a working actress and model, hailing from a family with lots of Hollywood experience.  Not only did we help provide amazing photos, like the one you see here, but we have Ari enrolled in an intensive week long acting camp this summer.  Ari has been busy landing auditions for a number of roles, and we can't wait to see where she will end up next. 

MICHAEL

MICHAEL, 11, Cerritos.  Michael is a talented actor and dancer.  We saw from day how much potential he has to be in front of the camera.  We've got Michael in group acting classes and working one-on-one with an acting coach.  

THE HORSEMEN

THE HORSEMEN, 11-12, Montebello.  Our first group to be Young Artists in Residence, once we saw them play, there was no turning back.  An energetic rock band with a huge stage presence.  We will be working with band members Eli, Kevin, Joven, Jesse and Isaiah in all aspects of their growth and development, from equipment, to promotion, to recording.  

Copyright © 2024.   B H Foxy Foundation, Inc., Tax ID 88-3176343 - All Rights Reserved.   "Mount of Angels" and "Angels Live Forever" are Registered Trademarks. 

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