"My utmost goal is to work with the youth, helping them to develop character and the professional skills necessary to take advantage of today's technologies, not yesterday's jobs."

Willie Hudson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, relocated to Compton, California at age 5 and is currently a Project Manager for a worldwide, high tech  manufacturing company. Raised by his mother, Willie remembers well how she struggled working two jobs to purchase their first home in Compton. After Willie's graduation from Compton Senior High in 1968, he attended Pepperdine University. Working with many children in the Compton community, Willie developed the city's first swim team. In one summer, he taught over 200 children to swim proficiently and the skills necessary to swim competitively.

Willie established Zera Foundation upon learning of the neglect of children in the Foster/Group Home Care System.

"These young people are turned out into society at age 18 unprepared to handle life. Eventually, they return to the 'system' ending up in jail, on welfare or homeless. I want to break this tragic cycle."