In The News:
Zoot starts a new contract as Interim Executive Director of Pasadena Heritage
Zoot says goodbye to HOPE Center for The Arts after a very successful interim assignment that doubled resources in 7 months!
Fullerton Observed Interview
(2022) An interview on Zoot’s life and work (30 Mins)
Zoot dance battles a teenager?
Zoot and his wife perform at Fullerton’s Got Talent in 2020 just prior to the Pandemic. And yes, Zoot breakdance battles a teen!
Zoot presents on his book and research at Executive Coaches of Orange County
(38 Mins)
Zoot Dances with Clownzilla (1 Min)
(2012) Zoot, in his former role of CEO of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, dons the costume of “Billy Button,” a dance piece he invented with a costume he created in the old days of his performance career. This was his opener for Clownzilla’s performance at the Muckenthaler.
ZOOT On The Web
Zoot’s Leadership Training Course Featured in Pasadena Now (July 2024)
Zoot article in Canvas Rebel Magazine (July 2024)
Zoot on Your Path To Nonprofit Leadership Podcast with Patton McDowell
Zoot on Lead With Heart Podcast with Haley Cooper
Voyage LA Magazine: Life & Work with Zoot Velasco
Zoot helps start the first Drone Pilot Apprenticeship Program in the US at Fullerton College which led to over $1M in new funding. Read about it: Fullerton College introduces the first drone piloting apprenticeship program in the United States
Article on Zoot’s Work during COVID: How Campus’ Gianneschi Center Became a Hub for COVID-19 Relief - Cal State University Fullerton
Gianneschi Center Focuses on Nonprofits with New Lecture Series - Cal State University Fullerton
Former entertainer turns the spotlight on nonprofits in new CSUF post - Orange County Register
Long Beach crowns its ‘Greatest Storyteller’ in offshoot of ‘The Moth’ -Long Beach Press Telegram
Zoot and the Muck: Former Muckenthaler Executive Director Zoot Velasco revitalized the museum during his nine-year tenure- Orange County Register
Unveiling a Capitol Plan for The Muckenthaler: Muckenthaler Mansion eyes $9 million facelift and Fullerton’s Muckenthaler center gearing up for $12 million expansion
Zoot started a Quinceanera Program for Shelter Girls: Eye on O.C.: A special night for girls
Zoot was among a small group of arts centers who brough prison arts programs back in 2012: Arts-In-Corrections Program Returns to California Prisons