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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Members


 

LOS ANGELES, CA - June 26, 2024 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed six new executives to its Board of Governors. These seasoned leaders will join the existing Board of over 130 members, bringing their valuable expertise to support the organization's mission of strengthening the region’s diverse global economy.

“We are pleased to welcome such an esteemed group of business professionals to our Board," said Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the L.A. Area Chamber. "These appointments underscore our strong commitment to enhancing the region's competitiveness by incorporating the ideas, input, and leadership of executives with extensive expertise across various industries, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.”

  • John Ackerman, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports
  • Sean Burton, Chief Executive Officer, Cityview
  • Juan De La Cruz, President, Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation
  • Marie Lloyd, Manager, External Affairs, Amazon
  • Janisse Quiñones, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
  • Alejandra Velázquez, Head of Regional Government Relations – West, DoorDash

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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com