Our Team

James Mangan

James first joined Beat the Streets as a volunteer coach before stepping into the Executive Director role at BTSP in 2017. Under his guidance, the Philadelphia chapter experienced meaningful growth and impact. He successfully secured a transformative million-dollar gift, one of the largest philanthropic investments in Beat the Streets history, fueling BTSP’s program expansion and solidifying its long-term sustainability. 

As Executive Director of BTSN, Mangan will focus on amplifying the organization’s national impact by increasing fundraising efforts, unifying BTS chapters, broadening partnerships, and further advancing the holistic development of student-athletes—both on and off the mat. By strengthening the national network, Mangan aims to create more pathways for young people to achieve success in athletics, academics, and life. 

Anita Foley

Anita graduated from The Wharton School with an MBA in Finance after completing her BS in Industrial Engineering at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science. Anita joined the Beat the Streets Philadelphia team in November 2016 and has contributed to the success of the chapter in many ways. She joined the BTS National staff in July 2021. She is married to Will and mother of her two children.

“I love working at Beat the Streets because it has positively impacted the lives of so many young people. I work with a great group of talented people, and I enjoy helping the organization run as efficiently as possible.”

Jon Guevara

Jon serves on the staff of Beat the Streets National, where he works to strengthen national programs and support a growing network of local Beat the Streets organizations across the country. His work focuses on helping build the systems and partnerships needed to sustain and expand the mission long term while maintaining strong standards for program quality, safety, and sustainability.

Jon wrestled at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a BA in Sociology. He later served as an applied researcher at Research for Action (RFA), where he researched and evaluated a diverse set of education programs funded by philanthropic, government, and corporate partners. Prior to joining the Beat the Streets National staff in 2022, he also spent time working with Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

A former Beat the Streets student-athlete, Jon brings firsthand experience with the organization’s sports-based youth development approach and a deep understanding of the impact it can have on young people and communities.

At Beat the Streets National, Jon looks forward to using his knowledge and experience to strengthen national programs and support the incredible work happening across the country, helping scale the organization’s impact with quality, safety, and sustainability in mind while keeping the individual journeys of young people at the center. He is particularly committed to supporting youth as they pursue their highest potential, care for themselves and their loved ones, and ultimately give back to their communities.

Jon is also proud to have worked a range of jobs in Philadelphia, including dishwasher, painter, landscaper, and warehouse worker, experiences that continue to shape his perspective and work.