Alfred Lomas is an international peacekeeper, celebrated crisis intervention specialist, humanitarian, and social entrepreneur, whose life’s work reflects his unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of youth and families in underserved communities. As the founder and executive director of Inner City Visions (ICV), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in South Los Angeles, Lomas is driven by his own lived experiences and a relentless desire to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and violence that once defined his own life.
Inner City Visions, is at the forefront of gang violence reduction, human trafficking prevention, and youth
development in Los Angeles. Through programs that focus on education, job training, rehabilitation, and
counseling, ICV serves as a lifeline for youth in the South Los Angeles, with an impressive 85% retention rate and 92% employment success for systems-involved youth. Under Lomas’ leadership, the community has seen a 43% reduction in violence and murders, a testament to the effectiveness of his holistic approach. A pioneer in the field, Lomas has also created groundbreaking initiatives like the Parks After Dark and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs, both of which have had significant success. The Parks After Dark initiative increased physical activity, improved social cohesion, and dramatically decreased violent crime, while SRTS provided safe passage for children to school, reducing the risks they faced in high-crime areas.
Lomas’ resilience and dedication have earned him the trust of the L.A. Mayor’s Office, where he serves as a Peace
Ambassador, called upon to mediate and de-escalate conflicts between transnational gangs and to maintain
ceasefire agreements. He pioneered the Hardcore Gang Intervention and Collaboration Model, working tirelessly
to interrupt violence and maintain peace in the most volatile areas of the city. As an instructor with the Los
Angeles County Public Health Peer-to-Peer certification Academy, he helps build the capacity of local
organizations to effectively intervene in community violence, strengthening the collective ability to bring about
lasting change.
He is also deeply committed to the fight against human trafficking. Lomas co-created the South Los Angeles Anti Trafficking Committee (SLAAC), a coalition of local and national organizations dedicated to providing resources to survivors of trafficking/exploitation. His work in this area has been transformative, and Inner City Visions was honored as California Nonprofit of the Year 2021, for its pioneering work in human trafficking prevention and victim support. Through the creation of Angelito, a mobile anti-trafficking app designed to provide 24/7 virtual support for trafficking survivors, Lomas has developed a powerful tool to further the fight against exploitation. The app helps prevent harm, connects survivors with essential services, and provides real-time data recovery to inform strategic interventions.
Lomas’ resilience and commitment to social justice have garnered global recognition. In 2024, he was honored as one of the 100 Social Impact Leaders in the Alta: A Human Atlas of Los Angeles hero’s for social change, a testament to his profound influence on the city’s social landscape. Alfred Lomas’ life is a story of transformation one rooted in resilience, strength, and an unshakable belief in the potential of every individual to overcome their circumstances. His work not only impacts Los Angeles but serves as a model for communities worldwide, demonstrating that when given the right tools and opportunities, even the most marginalized individuals can rise above their challenges to lead lives of purpose, hope, and success.
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