Who we are

Dirtbags Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit in Long Beach dedicated to empowering individuals from marginalized communities. We believe everyone deserves access to opportunity, growth, and belonging, no matter the barriers they face.

Through programs that blend mentorship, skill-building, and community engagement, we create pathways for education, workforce development, and personal transformation. Our goal is simple: to equip people with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive in life and contribute to a stronger community.

At Dirtbags Foundation, every program is a chance to uplift, every skill learned is a step toward independence, and every participant is part of our family. Together, we’re building futures fueled by resilience, creativity, and community.

Mission

To equip young people facing barriers with the skills, mentorship, and support they need to pursue meaningful careers and lead confident, self-reliant lives. Because at Dirtbags, we believe “goals are meant to be grasped”

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Vision

Group of people standing in front of a motorcycle shop with motorcycles on display.

A community where every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity, resources, and belief in themselves to achieve their goals.

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Meet the Team

A man with tattoos, glasses, and a black hat stands next to a black and cream Harley-Davidson motorcycle inside a showroom.

Michael Uriarte

Founder and Executive Director

  • Diana Rodriguez

    Program Director

  • A man wearing glasses and black gloves working on a motorcycle engine in a workshop.

    Andrew Thompson

    Maintenance & Service Instructor /Workforce Navigator

  • Isaac Brown

    Welding Instructor

  • A man wearing a mask, glasses, a cap, and a green t-shirt is polishing a black and white object, possibly a part of a vehicle, with a power buffer in a workshop.

    Ozzy Caballero

    Paint & Body Instructor

  • Person washing a vintage car with foam soap in a residential neighborhood on a sunny day.

    Max Lopez

    Detailing Instructor