Meet Our Team
Our Board
The LA Tech Board is composed of dedicated and accomplished individuals who bring a wide range of experience and perspectives. Working in support of LA Tech’s mission, the Board helps guide the organization’s strategic direction and ensures continued growth and impact for the students and communities we serve.
The LA Tech Board is composed of dedicated and accomplished individuals who bring a wide range of experience and perspectives. Working in support of LA Tech’s mission, the Board helps guide the organization’s strategic direction and ensures continued growth and impact for the students and communities we serve.
Beatriz Acevedo
Founder & CEO
@ SUMA Wealth, Founder @ Mitú
Daniel Broukhim
Founder & CEO @ FabFitFun
Jesus Chavez
President and General
Manager @ Univision,
Founding CEO of Cabra Sports
James Citron
Founding CEO @ Pledge
Gil Ebaz
Founder @ Foursquare, Founding CEO of Factual
Eddy Lu
Founder & CEO @ GOAT
Joanna McFarland
Founder & CEO @ HopSkipDrive
Adam Miller
Founder & CEO @ Instil, Founding CEO @ Cornerstone OnDemand
Jason Nazar
Founding CEO @ Comparably & Docstoc
Guy Primus
CEO @ Set & Sound
Suzy Ryoo
Founder & President @ Venice Music, Q&A
Shivani Siroya
Founder & CEO @ Tala
Kameale Terry
Founding CEO @ Chargerhelp!
Therese Tucker
Founder & CEO @ Blackline
Our Team
The LA Tech team is composed of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common mission: supporting students as they explore career pathways and prepare for future opportunities. Working collaboratively, our team provides guidance, resources, and support designed to help students grow, succeed, and thrive both academically and professionally.
Adrian Steward
Human Resources / Marketing
Arianna Lopez
Coordinator, Special Programs
Dr. Brenda Galvez
Deputy Executive Director
Danny Bakewell
Government Relations Liaison
Emily Alonso
Chief Strategy Officer
Harrold Ventayen
Peer Coach
Hector Morales
Manager of Systems & Data
Ivan Salazar
Senior Program Manager
Jon X. Lopez
Special Programs Coordinator
Juan Faisal
Program Facilitator
Juan Leon
Program Facilitator
LizVeth Morales
Talent Program Manager
Mark Ahumada
Senior Recruitment Coordinator
Marialuisa Ferro
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Meghan Mora
Peer Coach (Evolve Fellows)
Ron Miguel
Senior Manager of Recruitment
Ruby Cisneros
Assistant Director
Sam Soto
Peer Coach
Sean Arian
Executive Director
Vivian Chow
Operations Manager
Our Advisors
Allison Holmes
Senior Advisor
Jen Garcia
AI Executive In Residence
Stay Connected
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