Juli Cannon is the Director of Operations for The Bloc. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters Degree in Secondary Education from Arizona State University, Juli is a Teach for America Alum, former Director of Science Curriculum and Instruction for KIPP Chicago, and 10-year teaching veteran, who ensures the operational excellence of The Bloc. Outside of work, Juli enjoys spending time with her husband and son, rock climbing, and sewing clothing.

Sabrina Canchola is a Chicago Northwest side native and serves as one of our Program Managers at The Bloc. Her work ensures our fighters are experiencing high quality and meaningful programming, as well as managing our data to demonstrate The Bloc's success through our day to day activities. Sabrina is also currently earning her MA in Social Sector Leadership and Nonprofit Management at The University of Chicago, and is looking forward to growing as a nonprofit leader with The Bloc to continue bridging together grassroots community organizations so that we all prosper. Outside of work and school, Sabrina loves being crafty, spending time with family, and watching reality TV.

Erica Rodriguez is a Program Manager at The Bloc. She oversees the Boxing and Social Emotional Learning curriculums to ensure The Bloc is delivering high-impact programming to meet the needs and support the goals of every fighter. Erica studied Human Development in Context at Northwestern University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University. She comes to The Bloc with a winning amatuer boxing record, a Golden Gloves championship, and a dedication to spreading the love of the sport. When she's not running around at The Bloc, Erica can be found putzing in her garden, riding her motorcycle, or camping with her partner and 2 doggies.

Darleen Harris is the Lead Youth Development Coordinator at The Bloc. She ensures that we’re implementing programming in a way that engages the fighters and that positively impacts them. Darleen was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, a member of the founding class of DRW, where the bloc originated, and a UIUC Alumni. At UIUC, she studied social work and gender & women’s studies. She is hoping to provide the right information to help fighters with mental health, academics, career planning and boxing. Outside of work, Darleen enjoys being a mother, business owner, and watching documentaries.

Dylan Morones is a Youth Development Coordinator of The Bloc. Dylan was a white-glove boxer for The Bloc before he graduated high school in 2019 and a member of the founding class of The Bloc. He now supports youth development and logistical functions of the program. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors for marketing, and he has lived on the South Side of Chicago his whole life and has two wonderful kids. On his off time Dylan likes to read and spend time outdoors.

Alexis is a former teacher and restorative justice practitioner who provides individualized case management services to help fighters reach their holistic goals.