Staff: Gregory Turner (He/Him)

Gregory Turner graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Communication Studies. He has worked with adults with developmental disabilities for eight years as a life coach. He also worked as a behavior technician for children with disabilities where he utilized his knowledge in applied behavior analysis to help guide parents with managing maladaptive behaviors and providing them with resources to support their children’s needs.

Through his work, he has become an advocate for those with disabilities by educating others about the importance of Disability Inclusion. Now Gregory is pursuing his passion by working with youth and supporting their needs by helping them navigate challenges, academic goals, and building skills needed to help them reach their fullest potential.

Gregory is excited about working at Friends LA and is eager to grow and develop his skills in youth mentorship!