A former national champion boxer and Teach for America Alumni with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and a Masters in Education, Cannon combined his love for youth development, boxing, and education to form The Bloc. What started as an after school program in his classroom has grown to impact hundreds of youth yearly.

Jamyle Cannon

Executive Director

Carla is the organizational powerhouse of The Bloc. After receiving a Masters in Music Education from Bowling Green State, Carla amassed decades of success in the corporate banking and nonprofit fields before joining The Bloc's team.

Carla Alcorn

Administrative Assistant

Freddy is Chicago boxing's best kept secret. A professional boxer with a master of the sport's subtleties, Freddy prepares Bloc fighters for elite competition.

Fredric Bowen

Fight Team Trainer

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.

Juli Cannon

Director of Operations

With a bachelor's in psychology and experience as a public school dean, Jeremy combines his knowledge of youth development with his love for education to usher youth to unprecedented academic success.

Jeremy Allen

Academic Coordinator

Christina left a successful career in corporate banking to pursue a life of impact with The Bloc. Drawing on her business background, Christina maintains strategic partnerships and maximizes relationships to help The Bloc achieve its ambitious growth objectives.

Christina Garcia

Director of Strategic Initiatives

A graduate of The Bloc studying to become a personal trainer, Corey assists with youth boxing training while working to establish an adult boxing program at The Bloc.

Corey Rowland

Boxing Trainer

Graduate of The Bloc, former Golden Gloves champion, United States Intercollegiate Boxing Champion, and a senior in college, Tyler has returned to spread a love of boxing to youth who may follow in his footsteps.

Tyler Matthews

Youth Boxing Trainer