Our Champions act as ambassadors for the LACERS Well Program. They transcend their interests, hobbies, and health goals into meaningful activities for fellow retirees.

Learn more about our current Champions below.

Beverly Anderson

Beverly retired from the LAPD in 2010 after dedicating over 35 years to the City of Los Angeles. Beverly remains active by leading two events for our wellness program, a Lakewood Mall Walk and a free Hula Dancing class in Costa Mesa that take place on a weekly basis. 

Irene Galvan

Irene retired in 2011 from the Los Angeles Public Library where she worked as a librarian for 32 years.  Irene has been involved in a walking club that meets 3 days a week and walks for a distance of two miles. Irene also Champions a walk every Monday morning at El Cariso Park in Sylmar. Irene has 3 children, which she considers her biggest accomplishment, and for fun, she enjoys going to festivals, cultural events, museums and trips to Las Vegas. 

Eugene Mandelcorn

Eugene retired from the Los Angeles Public Library, where he worked for 16 years. Eugene has really dedicated himself to bettering his health and has lost 40 pounds since retiring. Eugene may be the most active member of our Champion program, and each month, at his events, he highlights a new health awareness campaign. Eugene is married with one daughter, and for fun, he spends a lot of time riding his electric bike, including having traveled all over Europe on it. 

Debby Roland

Debby retired in 2010 from the Department of Recreation and Parks after working over 35 years with the City of Los Angeles. She stays active by leading the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park Walk in the San Fernando Valley two times a month. 

Jannette Allen

Jannette currently facilitates a virtual book club and movie review clubs. She also lead an in-person line dancing class with the Wellness program for many years. She has worked in our Volunteer Phone Bank program during the start of the pandemic reaching out to LACERS Retired Members.