LUVWORX is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing disaster relief, humanitarian aid efforts and youth arts education to support and uplift communities.
Our purpose is to help provide people with access to resources that help them meet their basic needs while also nourishing their souls with music, art, dance, and most importantly love. We strive to be an example of humanity taking care of each other in times of need and unite people from all walks of life through sharing the gift of art. Each mission we embark upon serves a colorful reminder to the world that love works – and we’re all in this together.
Our Core Programs & Services:
Terry "Love" Lenley (Cofounder & Executive Director) - Terry has been working in the performing arts for over 35 years. He’s worked as a trained professional dancer on behalf of companies like Nike, American Ballet Theater, J Men, Jazz Unlimited, Norweigen Cruise Line, Wayne Foster Entertainment, Joshua Tree Music Festival, and Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps. He’s performed in off-Broadway plays, including: Little Abner, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Westside Story, Musical with Muscle, California Dream Man, Here Comes the Boys, and Voodoo Blues and at The White House for past presidents. When he hasn’t been traveling the world performing, he’s worked in Southern California to create three dance studios throughout his career, teaching free classes to unite communities from all backgrounds and playing and writing original music.
Alison Sher (Cofounder & Creative Director) - Alison is a serial social entrepreneur who is passionate about turning ideas into reality. She has worked to bring over 20 cause oriented start ups into existence over her decade in consulting, brand development, and copywriting. She is a published author and journalist. Her book The Millennial's Guide to Changing the World launched in 2018 with worldwide distribution from Skyhorse Publishing. She has spent a significant amount of her career studying generations and is on a mission to mend broken generational contracts to solve social problems. In her spare time she pursues other art forms like dance, playing guitar, singing, permaculture and mixed media painting. She cofounded LUVWORX with Terry and is honored to share their vision with the world!
Tim Clark Board Member- A multi-dimensional creative and community cultivator devoted to building meaningful experiences that bring people together. Rooted in love, service, and appreciation for natural living, Tim embodies the spirit of the All-One philosophy inspired by Dr. Bronner's.
From experiential production to grassroots connection, his work is guided by authenticity, gratitude, and a deep belief that community is medicine.
Ernesto Borges Jaguartivist (Art Director and Designer) - “Jaguartivist” is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and designer rooted in Caribbean and Chibcha First Nations lineage. His creative practice bridges ancestral consciousness with contemporary culture—blending visual art, sound, movement, and activism into immersive experiences that build connection and collective purpose.
At LuvWorx, Ernesto prioritizes creative leadership across art, music, and design—shaping the organization’s visual identity, web presence, and digital storytelling. He supports online fundraising strategy, strengthens partnerships with aligned organizations, and amplifies community engagement through culture-driven experiences. Through Jaguartivist vision, he channels creativity as service—expanding LuvWorx’s reach, impact, and collaborative network while keeping its mission at the center of all initiatives.
Jim Backman (Board Member & Director of Corporate Sponsorships) - Jim is an art lover who always likes to bring fun and creativity into his many projects. Jim founded and led a rapidly growing renewable energy company that was ranked the 10th fastest growing company in San Diego in 2016 and he was nominated as CEO of the year by the San Diego Business Journal. He is also a founding partner in CarbonWise, a large water heating plant control and energy management system. Jim is a seasoned entrepreneur known for building cohesive teams and creative problem-solving in a rapidly growing company. After spending two decades in the renewable energy sector delivering diverse and complex projects for companies like Google, Facebook, Intel, the US military, universities and colleges, his passion for wellness and building a better society led him to the creation of Spore, Inc. Jim enjoys the active Shroomees lifestyle and when he is not getting people excited about the benefits of mushrooms, you can find him surfing, cycling and doing Ashtanga yoga.
Sonal Shah Taylor MD (Board Member & Youth Program Director) is a trained and boarded internal medicine physician. She is also a licensed in American Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She truly believes in root cause medicine rather than treating symptoms. This first led her to functional medicine and then eventually to Siddha medicine. Dr. Taylor has also been trained in MDMA for PTSD through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies. She is deeply passionate about healing trauma as bridge to long standing chronic diseases. She is a cofounder of a nonprofit to help children in the suicide spectrum on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The name of the organization is Wakanyeja, a Lakota word meaning children are sacred. She has worked for many years at the free clinics and has done relief work in Haiti multiple times including after the Earthquake in 2010. She has a lifelong passion to serve others and passionate about helping the underserved. She is also on the board of Open Path, a nonprofit committed to psychotherapy for underserved communities.
Whitney McKenzie Luvworx Secretary. My role includes providing essential administrative support, coordinating in-kind donations, and ensuring smooth communication so our team can stay focused on what truly matters—spreading love and creating opportunities for children who need it most.
I am deeply passionate about supporting Terry’s vision for Luvworx because it reflects values that resonate with my heart: compassion, community, and joy. Having seen how a lack of consistent support can affect a child’s outlook, I understand the importance of creating spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and cared for. Terry’s unwavering love and dedication have inspired me profoundly—his belief that love is the answer has transformed my perspective and strengthened my commitment to this mission.
At Luvworx, we believe that small acts of kindness create big ripples of change. I am honored to serve this vision and will continue to give my heart to help every child experience the beauty of love and hope.
“Love is the greatest gift we can give.”
Parker Garland -Parker Garland is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where he earned his degree in Film and developed a passion for storytelling, innovation, and meaningful impact. With a background rooted in visual media and creative production, he has spent years working within the music scene, collaborating with artists and building experiences that bring people together.
Parker is driven by the belief that art, community, and innovation can be powerful forces for positive change. He enjoys creating intentional spaces where people can feel deeply, connect authentically, and have fun designing containers for magic that blend creativity, culture, and purpose. Through his work, he seeks to uplift others and contribute to initiatives that foster joy, expression, and lasting social impact.
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LUVWORX is a 501c3 California nonprofit. That means, if you feel called to support our organization with a donation, it is tax deductible.
LUVWORX is a 501c3 California Nonprofit Corporation
