The Guidance Center, Long Beach
Kevin B. Cunanan, MBA has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Kevin B. currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer at The Guidance Center in Long Beach. In this position, they provide strategic direction and leadership in areas such as human resources, information technology, legal, real estate, and facilities management. Kevin works closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies, monitor results, and build organizational capacity.
Prior to their current role, Kevin served as a Member of the Advisory Board at Headline Bulletin, a reputable source for research, business, and technology news. Kevin B. also held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Mabry Management Company Inc., where they were responsible for ensuring operational excellence and providing coaching to employees.
Kevin has a background in the hospitality industry, having worked as the Senior Executive Vice President of Risk/Human Capital/Project Management at Artemis Hospitality. In this role, they strategically planned and directed human resource capital management, risk management, and project management initiatives for the firm's hospitality and real estate properties.
Before joining Artemis Hospitality, Kevin served as the Executive Vice President of Operations/Organizational Development at Health-Ade Kombucha, where they led a department responsible for creating a positive work environment and providing strategic direction to various departments. Kevin B. also gained experience in the hotel industry as the General Manager/Area Director of Operations at the Shore Hotel, overseeing several hotel properties in Southern California.
Earlier in their career, Kevin held leadership positions at American Multifamily, where they served as the Executive Director of Field Operations/Business Development, and Vista Painting, where they worked as the Director of Human Resources and Administration. In these roles, they managed field operations, administration, and business development, and provided comprehensive human resources support.
Throughout their career, Kevin has demonstrated a strong ability to drive operational excellence, strategic planning, and team management. Kevin B. has a proven track record of success in various industries, including healthcare, business news, property management, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Kevin B. Cunanan, MBA has a diverse educational background and has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Kevin B. graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2001 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, focusing on Human Resources and Marketing. In 2016, they attended Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a concentration in Executive Leadership Management and Operations. More recently, from 2023 to 2025, Kevin attended the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where they completed a Masters of Legal Studies degree in Business Law, specializing in Compliance, Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resource, Technology, and Healthcare Policy.
Additionally, Kevin has obtained several certifications from various institutions. Some of these certifications include California OSHA, International Labor Law, Cyber Security, Internet Marketing, Lean Process and Six Sigma, Project Management Certificate by PMBOK & PMI, Risk Assessment and Management, and Supply Chain Management from Tools 2 Succeed, Inc. Kevin B. also holds a certification in COVID-19 Contact Tracing from Coursera and has completed various courses in topics such as Creating and Sustaining a Customer-Focused Organization, Cybersecurity: Practical Steps to Avoid Risk, Leading Teams: Managing Virtual Teams, Managing Effective Business Meetings, Planning and Preparing an Operating Budget, Project Management Overview (PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition), Six Sigma and Organizational Goals, and Risk Management- Identifying, Assessing, and Dealing with Risk.
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The Guidance Center, Long Beach
Since 1946, The Guidance Center has been a beacon and provider of hope for our community’s most disadvantaged children and families. Our diverse team of dedicated, compassionate individuals annually leads more than 3,000 children and families struggling with mental health issues and abuse toward positive and productive futures through comprehensive mental health treatment. Headquartered in Long Beach, The Guidance Center serves the communities of Compton, Greater Long Beach, Lynwood, Paramount, San Pedro, and Avalon on Catalina Island. We envision a community where all children have the help they need to be healthy and happy so we partner with local organizations to ensure that no child is without support – wherever they may be. You can find members of our team out in the community meeting with children on school campuses within the Long Beach, Los Angeles, Paramount and Lynwood Unified School Districts, collaborating with staff on patient care plans at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, and counseling families at Century Villages at Cabrillo. As a founding member, The Guidance Center plays a key leadership role in the Long Beach Safety Net Collaborative. We’re also active members of the Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force. Interested in helping your community and joining our team? We’d love to hear from you! Email our Human Resources Department to start the conversation: humanresource@tgclb.org.