Our annual JAG event is a delightful social gathering that gives us an opportunity to meet one another personally, and to recognize significant achievements throughout the year. Our distinguished guest speaker this year is Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor of Geography and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California and Director of the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) at USC's Center for Sustainable Cities.
We will also acknowledge the leadership and accomplishments of the following individuals on this special evening:
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Debra A. Fong, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Community Fund
Stephanie Lomibao Parra, Vice President of Community and External Affairs So Cal, WaMu
Michael Balaoing, Senior Vice President, Entertainment Industry Foundation, AND Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Council on Foundations AND California Volunteers Commission
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (New Leadership at GCIR)
Co-Chair: Jose Gonzalez, Senior Program Officer at the Archibald Bush Foundation
Treasurer: Laura Hogan, VP of Programs at The California Endowment
Program Chair, Ralph Taylor, Senior Program Officer at the Indiana Community Foundation
Southern California Blacks in Philanthropy
Kafi Blumenfield, President/CEO of Liberty Hill Foundation
CA Assembly Member Karen Bass, Liberty Hill Foundation Board of Directors
Myeisha Peguero-Gamino, Vice President, Corporate Fund Manager, WaMu
Antonio Manning, Commissioner for LA Housing Services Authority in the City of Los Angeles.
Southern California Hispanics in Philanthropy
Veronica Gutierrez, Liberty Hill Foundation Board of Directors
Virginia Victorin, First Vice President, Sr. Community Affairs Relationship Manager, WaMu, AND serving as a Commissioner for the City of LA Department on Disability
Please RSVP to (213) 680-8866, ext. 234 or programsrsvp@socalgrantmakers.org at your earliest convenience.
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