Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
Holly J. Mitchell serves on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, where she brings adeep understanding of the vital safety net LA County provides to millions and a commitment toensuring that all residents can thrive. Since being elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, Supervisor Mitchell has spearheadedthe creation of the county’s first […]
Joanna Jackson
Driven by her commitment to racial and social justice, Joanna has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic and public sectors. Joanna joined Weingart Foundation in 2008 and after five years on the leadership team, Joanna was appointed President & CEO as of June 7, 2024. Prior to joining Weingart Foundation, Joanna held […]
Erin Jackson-Ward, DrPH
Erin Jackson-Ward is the Executive Director of Grantmaking and Social Impact at Cedars-Sinai, with oversight of a philanthropic portfolio that has disbursed over $180 million since 2018 to over 200 nonprofit, community-based organizations, as well as leadership of Cedars-Sinai’s social responsibility efforts across the domains of sustainability, supplier diversity, employee volunteerism, in-kind donations, and impact […]
Stephanie Wiggins
Stephanie Wiggins is the CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the lead transportation planning, programming, financing, and construction agency for LA County and the US’s second busiest transit agency. As CEO, Wiggins leads an agency with 12,000 employees, an annual budget of $9 billion and a $26 billion capital program. Ms. […]
Michele Siqueiros
Michele Siqueiros is the CEO of the L.A. Local News Initiative, leading efforts to strengthen civic life through community-centered journalism across Los Angeles. A proud Los Angeles native, Siqueiros has spent her career driving systemic change in California. As president of the Campaign for College Opportunity from 2008 to 2024, she transformed the organization from […]
Lesley McKendrick
Lesley McKendrick, RN, serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Kaiser Permanente Southern California and Hawaii, providing executive leadership for operations serving over 4.8 million members. She oversees day-to-day operations across San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, and leads regional Support Services—including Security Services, Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition, Supply […]
Cori Close
Cori Close has served as The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach since 2011 and is one of the most respected leaders in collegiate athletics. With an overall record of 287–140 (.672), she is one of only three coaches in UCLA women’s basketball history to surpass 200 career wins. Under her guidance, the […]
Natalie Samarjian
Natalie is President and CEO of Coro Southern California. Coro’s mission is to strengthen the democratic process by preparing individuals for effective and ethical leadership. Under Natalie’s leadership, Coro has developed a new strategic plan, expanded programs, partnerships, and revenue, and cultivated a growing community of Coro alumni who are transforming communities across the country. […]
Michelle Fisher
Michele Siqueiros is the CEO of the L.A. Local News Initiative, leading efforts to strengthen civic life through community-centered journalism across Los Angeles. A proud Los Angeles native, Siqueiros has spent her career driving systemic change in California. As president of the Campaign for College Opportunity from 2008 to 2024, she transformed the organization from […]