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 invisibility — because when young people are seen, heard, and supported, they don't just survive. They create culture.

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.