Meet our Team
The Peralta Foundation was built from personal experience and passion. Founded by Gina Peralta and Dominic Peralta, we started with simple training sessions and a mission to make sports accessible for all youth.
The foundation was created in honor of Dominic’s father, Richard Peralta, whose legacy of hard work, family, and giving back inspires everything we do. For us, this is about more than just basketball. It is about community, mentorship, and creating opportunities. Every athlete matters because we have lived the same journey. Our goal is to build confidence, life skills, and leadership through sports.
Leadership
Gina Peralta
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Gina oversees daily operations and community programs. She is passionate about building safe, supportive spaces for athletes to grow in confidence, leadership, and life skills.
Dominic Peralta
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Dominic leads athlete development and team programs. He’s passionate about helping athletes push themselves and grow, using his own experience in sports to guide and mentor youth.
Board of Directors
Gina Peralta
Dominic Peralta
Jeff Chung
Alicia Davis
Sandy Castillo
Committee Directors
Sandy Castillo
Director of Fundraising & Development
Sandy is passionate about building connections within the community and helping secure resources to support young athletes. She focuses on fundraising efforts that make it possible for more youth to access programs and opportunities.
Seeking Committee Directors
We are looking for dedicated individuals to help us grow and make a lasting impact in our community. The Peralta Foundation is currently seeking Committee Directors to lead key areas of our organization.
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Grant Writing: Lead the way in securing grant funding to support our programs, scholarships, and facility needs.
Interview with Our Director, Coach Gina
Why did you start House of Hustle? We started House of Hustle because we wanted a place where kids could train without their families having to worry about the cost. From our own experience raising five kids, we know how hard it can be to keep them involved in sports. Our goal was to create a space where no kid gets left behind simply because of financial barriers.
What has been the most rewarding part of this journey? The most rewarding part has been hearing the stories from parents, both current and from years past, and seeing how the kids we worked with have grown over time. Reconnecting with families and hearing about athletes who were with us years ago reminds us that we played a small but meaningful role in their journey.
How do you see House of Hustle growing in the next few years? We see House of Hustle growing into a larger, more versatile facility where we can offer more classes, clinics, and opportunities. The focus is on reaching more families, expanding financial support, and continuing to give athletes the individual attention they need to develop and improve.
What impact do donations or sponsorships have? Donations and sponsorships allow us to provide financial assistance to families and continue improving what we offer. That support directly helps more kids participate, train, and grow without cost being a limiting factor.