Our Mission

This mother of three active boys, holds a business degree from California State University, Fullerton, and is the CEO and director of The Sheckler Foundation. Gretchen has successfully managed the thriving career of her son, professional skateboarder and philanthropist Ryan Sheckler. Anyone who knows Gretchen will tell you her most important role is that of being a mother. Gretchen LOVES to cook, garden, go camping and will hang her own Christmas lights on her two story home by herself. With a passion for children’s causes and being in the action sports industry for decades, Gretchen gives 100% of her heart and soul to The Sheckler Foundation’s mission.

Twitter: @SheckFoundation

Take a devoted wife and mother with a funky Bohemian style, mix in a frugal thrift store/Craigslist shopper, sprinkle in a Mother Earth mentality with a DIY attitude and you will get a glimpse of Angelique Zaki. She lends comic relief to a situation one minute and provides spiritual advice, the next. It is not uncommon for her to dance through the office, belting out a fabulous rendition of a classic 80′s song. There is no job title broad enough to capture the many gifts and talents of this pint-sized powerhouse. With the motto “Anything is possible,” there is no stopping her either. Angelique truly embodies the Sheckler Foundation’s mission. The foundation is blessed to have her on staff.

Twitter: @SFAngelique

Steve Astephen joined Wasserman Media Group as Managing Director of the Action Sports and Olympics Division in 2003, as part of Wasserman’s acquisition of Astephen’s prominent action sports company, The Familie. Under Astephen, the Action Sports and Olympics Division has seen double digit growth year-over-year since 2007 and currently has a client roster of nearly 200 active athletes across more than 30 sports. Steve has worked with Ryan Sheckler since 2006 and has been an active board member since the Sheckler Foundation began in 2008.

In 2001, when JJ accepted the offer to work for the Maloof Family as Joe Maloof's driver, no one could have predicted what an amazing ride it would turn out to be. What started off as an audition for a new music label turned into a journey beyond his wildest dreams. As time went on, he moved his way up the ranks becoming a key person in Maloof Sports & Entertainment overseeing The Palms Hotel, Joe G Maloof Liquor Company, Maloof Music, Maloof T.V, Arco Arena, and the Sacramento Kings. In working with the Maloofs, JJ has helped run, maintain, sell and acquire professional sports franchises. Over a period of time JJ has established himself as a brand of his own, helping to launch multiple brands through relationships in the entertainment world. Anyone who knows JJ, knows his passion to help everybody around him.

Brad Daluiso works at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Brad was a place kicker in the NFL for ten years (1991-2000), and retired in 2000 as the New York Giants all-time most accurate kicker, and 2nd all-time leading scorer in the team’s history. Brad played in Super Bowl XXVI with the Buffalo Bills and Super Bowl XXXV with the New York Giants. In 2003, Brad was recognized as one of the ten most revolutionary special team’s players in the history of professional football (The Star Ledger. September 10, 2003). In addition to the Sheckler Foundation, Brad serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges benefiting health scence and wellness..