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SPECIAL MEETING
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Monday, October 30, 2023
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Individuals at the Council meetings who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so by filling out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s). Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3-minutes is set for all public comments.
Individuals can view the Council meeting via Zoom, by visiting cityoflaverne.org/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting.
Call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID No. 882 4457 3340 when prompted.
Please note that the City of La Verne will not allow for public comment through Zoom until further notice. If you wish to provide public comment for a public meeting, please email your comments to [email protected]
prior to the start of the meeting. Public comments
will be accepted at the meeting by those physically in attendance at the appropriate time.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Special Meeting, Monday, October 30, 2023, Page 2
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Frank Johnson, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
1. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) AND MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES’ INTERVIEWS – The City Council will meet to interview applicants for the Public Financ ing Authority (EIFD) and Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee, as follows:
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (EIFD)
Richard Bowen, Wayne Hurley, and Zuhey Espinoza
MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Danita Beauchamp and Andrew D’Amico
2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ENCHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) AND MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint an individual to the Public Financing Authority (EIFD); and that the City Council appoint an individual to Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee to fill out the remainder of a current term which ends May 30, 2024.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items within the jurisdiction of the City Council which are not listed in any other place on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or placed for discussion at a later date. All public comments are included as part of the permanent record . There is a 3 -minute time limit on public comments.
4. The City Council will recess to meet in a Closed Session for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Assistant City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne Police Officers’ Association
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on October 26, 2023, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
SPECIAL MEETING
_____________________________________________________________________
Monday, October 30, 2023
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Individuals at the Council meetings who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so by filling out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s). Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3-minutes is set for all public comments.
Individuals can view the Council meeting via Zoom, by visiting cityoflaverne.org/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting.
Call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID No. 882 4457 3340 when prompted.
Please note that the City of La Verne will not allow for public comment through Zoom until further notice. If you wish to provide public comment for a public meeting, please email your comments to [email protected]
prior to the start of the meeting. Public comments
will be accepted at the meeting by those physically in attendance at the appropriate time.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Special Meeting, Monday, October 30, 2023, Page 2
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Frank Johnson, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
1. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) AND MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES’ INTERVIEWS – The City Council will meet to interview applicants for the Public Financ ing Authority (EIFD) and Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee, as follows:
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (EIFD)
Richard Bowen, Wayne Hurley, and Zuhey Espinoza
MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Danita Beauchamp and Andrew D’Amico
2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ENCHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) AND MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint an individual to the Public Financing Authority (EIFD); and that the City Council appoint an individual to Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee to fill out the remainder of a current term which ends May 30, 2024.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items within the jurisdiction of the City Council which are not listed in any other place on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or placed for discussion at a later date. All public comments are included as part of the permanent record . There is a 3 -minute time limit on public comments.
4. The City Council will recess to meet in a Closed Session for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Assistant City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne Police Officers’ Association
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on October 26, 2023, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: October 30, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Ken Domer, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC F INANCING AUTHORITY
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD)
BOARD AND TO THE MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
SUMMARY
The Public Financing Authority Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Board and the Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee currently have one vacancy each.
Appointments will be selected by a majority of the City Council in a manner similar to the practices used for other City Committees and Commissions.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council appoint an individual to the Public Financing Authority (EIFD) and that the City Council appoint an individual to the Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee to fill out the remainder of a current term which ends May 30, 2024.
DISCUSSION
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE
FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD)
The EIFD Board is composed of five members. Two members of the La Verne City Council, one member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (District 1) or their Alternate, and two public members, one to be appointed by the La Verne City Council and the other to be appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Each member will serve at the pleasure of the City Council and shall serve until their successor assumes office. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and should have knowledge of finance, banking, and business. Preference will be given to applicants who currently reside or work in La Verne.
The closing date for submitting applications was Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., and three applications were received.
The City Council will interview the following individuals at this meeting:
Richard Bowen, Wayne Hurley, and Zuhey Espinoza
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1 MEASURE LV CITIZEN OVERSIGHT BOARD COMMITTEE
The Measure LV Citizen Oversight Committee was formed through Resolution No. 19- 91 and is comprised of five residents who must be at least 18 years old, have resided within the City for at least one year, and should have knowledge of finance, banking, business, or retirement planning.
The Citizen Oversight Committee is charged with ensuring that the revenues from Measure LV, the 0.75% sales tax increase approved by voters in March 2020, are spent in accordance with the approved spending guidelines. The spending guidelines have been established by the City Council to ensure that the revenue derived from Measure LV is directed to supporting the intent of the voters and the City Council. Specifically, the Committee:
• Reviews the revenues anticipated from Measure LV for the ensuing fiscal year as projected by the Finance Department;
• Reviews and recommends any suggested changes for the use of revenues available for Tier 1 programs;
• Reviews and recommends any suggested changes for the use of the revenues available for Tier 2 programs; and,
• Reports to City Council on the City's compliance regarding use of the revenue within the budget as required by the spending guidelines.
The term of office for each member of the Committee selected shall be four (4) years.
Members will continue to serve until their successors are appointed. Members may serve a maximum of two (2), four (4) year terms. For this appointment, a member will be appointed to fill out the remainder of the current term which ends May 30, 2024.
The closing date for submitting applications was on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. and two applications were received.
The City Council will interview the following applicants at this meeting:
Danita Beauchamp and Andrew D’Amico
ATTACHMENTS
Public Financing Authority (EIFD) Applications
Measure LV Citizen Oversight Applications
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Zuhey Espinoza, Ed.D.
Dr. Zlrhey Espinoza is committed to
addressing inequity through higher
education policy and economic
development. She is the inaugural
Chief Govemment Relations Offic€r
at the University of La Veme, where
she leads and manages local, state
and federal policy, partnerships, and
funding opportunities.
Prior to her work at the University
of La Veme, she was the Director of
Policy and Govemment Relations at
Califomia State University (Cal
State LA) where she advocated for
access and resources on behalf ofthe Univenity. She was also a project lead for Cal State LA's LA bioscience business incubator, LA BioSpace, spurring economic developmenl in the heart of East Los Angeles. In this capacity, she helped secure $4 million in federal funding for the construction and development of LA BioSpace. As part ofher professional kajectory, Zuhey was a Field Deputy to LA County Board Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, where she provided constituent services and outreach to the West Valley and Mountain Communities. She also completed a year-long Coro Fellowship in Los Angeles, during which she worked with a variety oforganizations and businesses that impact public affairs. Those organizations include the UCLA Labor Center, Southem Califomia Gas Company, American Diabetes Association, State Senator Carol Liu, Hispanas Organized for Political &uality (HOPE), and the Port of Los Angeles.
She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from UCLA, a Master of Arts in Public and Intemational Affairs from the University of Ottawa in Canada, and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Chicano Studies from Loyola Marymount University. Her current research focuses on the intersectionality of Anchor Institutions and Organizational Place-building Theory.
Zuhey authored, "The Geography of Community: Understanding the Role ofa Regional Comprehensive University as an Anchor Institution in Los Angeles". She is also a co-author of "Purpose-Driven Partnerships That Transform People and Plac€s: Cal State LA's Anchor Mission" published in the Metropolitan Universities Journal.
As an avid traveler, she's had the oppornrnity to visit 25 countries, teach English in Taiwan, conduct research in Mexico City, and study in China" Canadq and Sweden. Zuhey is currently an active board member for the Weingart East LA YMCA, and Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, interior design, attending outdoor concerts, and spending quality time with her loved ones.
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A culturally competent and results-driven higher education professional. Highly-proficient in Bovernment policy and advocacy with local, state and federal elected offices and government agencier. Skilled at high-impact project and partnership development and implementation. An effective thought-partner, facilitator, and writer <if grant proposals targetinS both program and capital fundinB requests. Recognlzed for a professional and steadfast work ethic, with success in bullding and leading diverse coalitions to achieve net-positive results. Well- known as an effective communicator, thoughtful, and affirming leader. Fluent in Spanish; conversational in Chinese (Mandarin).
. Govemment & Community Relations
. Change Management
. Agile Facilitator
. Coalition & Team Building
. Strategy Development & lmplementation
. Grant Writing
. Data Analysis & Research
. Project ManaBement
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Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Unlverslty of Callfornia, Los AnBeles, Aug. 20U- Sept. 2020 Master of Arts, Public and lntemational Aftairs, UnlveElty of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 2010 - ,ul. 2012 Study Abodtd: Malmo Unlvershy, Malmo, Sweden, Apr. 2012 -May 2012 Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, Chicano Studies (Minor), Loyola Marymount Unlversity, AuB. 2m3 - May 2007 Study Abrood: Unlversity of lntemational Buslness and Economlcs, BeUinB, China, Aug. 2005 - Dec. 2005 Chlef Government Relatlons Offlcer, University of La Verne, (La Verne, CA) D€cember 2021-Present
. Cultivate and foster bipartisan alliances to address key issues of importance to the University; serve as a liaison between the University and local, regional, state and federal elected offices and agencies. o lncrease the Universit/s scope of influence with various external audiences to increase funding and resources.
. Monitor legislative regulations at the local, state and federal level and align with University priorities. . Oevelop evidence-bas€d methods to document success of policy efforts; research trends, competition and potential funding resources.
. Expand the Universit/s presence in Orange County and lnland Emplre via active participation in the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and lnland Empire Economic PartnershiP.
Zuhey Espinoza, Ed.D Curriculum vitoe
Dlrestor of Pollcy & Govemment Relatlons, California State University, Los Angeles, (Los Angeles, CA) Feb, 2078- Now 2027
. Built and malntain robust relatlonships with governmentaland quasi-governmental entities, civic/community organizations, and advocacy groups in order to advance the mission of the university.
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o Helped support the Executive vice President to established a robust working partnership with the Los Angeles Football club which led to a S30 million public-private-partnership for the creation of a state-of- the-art performance athletic tralnlng center at Cal State l-A. o Successfully co-wrote and awarded 5175,000 for the Califomia Volunteers Civic Action Fellows- a statewide initiative under Governor Newsom's admlnistration encouraging student dedication to community engagement and public service.
. Effectively co-wrote and awarded S150,0O0 in a competltive grant from the Glifornia Community Foundation (CCF) for universitles and non-profit organizations aiding to elleviate food insecurity in response to COVID-19.
. Program lead for the cal State tA/ YMCA Achieve lA Partnership an initiative to create higher education pathways and life skills for local youth.
o University lead for all lnterstate-7lo transportation policies, steering committees and projects. . Helped established an lnnovative partnership between CalState LA and Everytable Restaurants; managed day-to{ay operations and contract negotlations for the successful opening of two healthy grab-and-go on-campus restaurants,
. Co-led a campus-wide f,u vaccination event in partnership with [A County and Queenscare Health Services targetint over 500 community members during Covid-19. . Supported the Associate Vice President of Op€rations to rollout a federally designated Covld-lg vaccination site; served as a primary lead for communlty, business and non-profit support.
Deputy Director of Pollcy, California State University, Los Angeles, (Los Angeles, CA) Feb. 207* Feb. 2078
o Developed proposals and plans of action for policy consistent with the Universivs Strategic Plan. . Asslsted in advocatinB for the Universiq/s interests in legislative and government fundint initiatives. . Monitored and prepare comprehensive legislative reports related to higher education policy. t ProJea leod for U Biospoce (|.r''BS)- a life sciences business lncubator spuning economic development in the heart of East Los Angeles.
o Secured a S3.2 million trant in start-up funds, and a S500,ff)0 i5 challenBe Brant from the Us Department of Commerce.
o Responsible fortuiding a team ofupper management administratoE to ensu(e proiect construction and programmatic rollout is on time and on budget.
Fleld Oeputy, Los Angeles county Board of Supervisors, Zev Yaroslavsky, (Los Angelet cA) tun. 2O73-Nov, 2074
o Delivered constituent services and outreach to areas covered by the west valley/Mountain Communities District Oftice,
. Co-facilitated and organize various meetin8s on a monthty basis such as: Santa Monica Mountain Fire Safe Alliance ln conjunctlon with [A County Fire Departmenc Operation Safe Canyons in conjunctlon with tA County Sheriffs and Califomia HiBhway Patrol, Topanga Emergency Management Tastforce in conjunction with LA County Chlef Executive Office and in accordance with Brown Act mandates; and Topanga Canyon Boulevard Roadside Committee in cooJunction with state Senator Fran Pavley and Caltrans.
o Closev worked with liaisons of Regional Planning, Public works, Beaches and Harbor and water Dlstrict 29 to proactively solve concerns within the 3d distrlct Jurlsdiction. . Represented Supervisor Yaroslavshy's agenda at Chambe6 of Commerce, Homeowner Assoclations and various community events.
Zuhey Espinozo, Ed.D. Cwriculum Vltoe
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Coro Publlc Arfalrs Fellow, Coro Southern California, (Los Angelet CA) Sept. 2072 - lun. 2073
o 1 of 64 fellows chosen through a highly selective national process; 2% of applicants are admitted every year.
. A nine-month experientiel leadership program; helps foster people who create, govem and guide with skilland vision.
. Assigned to seven multi-sectoral placements to gain a deeper understanding of public affairs and civic engagement:
o Provided recommendations to the American Diabetes Association in a 3&page policy brief based on qualltative and quantitative data.
o Supervised 50 volunteeE, phone banked, door to door canvassed and managed daily operations for State 5enator, Carol Liu's re-election Campaign.
o Shadowed Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 3d district deputies; served as a proxy at meetings.
o Analyzed and drafted a Natural Gas Needs Assessment Report for Southern california Gas Company.
o Devlsed and drafted an Outreach Strategy Campaign against Wage Theft for UCLA Labor Center. o Created a comprehensive Social Media Strategic Plan, NationalSurvey Policy Brief and Concept Paper for. Hispanas Organized for Political Equality {HOPE}. o Developed communicition press releases forthe Southern California lnternational Gateway (sClG) project at the Port of Los Angeles.
Con3ultant, Southern California Gas Company, (Los Angeles, CA) Moy 2073- tune 2073
. Hired by the Director of Public Affairs to analyze and draft a Congressional lnvolvement Plan, Regional to National Strate8ic Plan and an Evaluation Analysis of Latino Civlc Organizations for the Chief Executive Officer.
Research Asslstant, University of Ottawa, (Ottawa, Canada) tan. 2072 - Moy 2072
. Compiled data for book, The Conodion lmmigtotion Act: An Explordtion of the Policy Process . lnterviewed bureaucratic/political actors involved in the policy process ofthe 1976 lmmiBration Act and 2m1 lmmigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada.
Summer Policy Assoclate, Analytica Advisors Consulting Firm, (Ottawa, canada) May 2017 - Aug. 2077
. Synthesized analysis and developed policy platforms for the Canadian Clean Technology lndustry Report. . Wrote brieflng notes on international renewable enerEy polices under daily deadlines.
Youth Devetopment Speclallst, St. Anne's SocialServlces Facility, (los Angeles, CA) Mdt.2dr9 - Aug. 2070
. Received the 2(Xr!, Excellence Award in recoBnition for outstanding dedication o Fundraised and wrote prospect letters which brought in over 530,000 in donations; supervlsed a donation center.
Zuhey Espinozo, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitoe
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Taught workforce development and educational workshops to at-risk perenting youth with behavioral disorders.
English Tcacher, Shane English School. (Taipei, Talwan) tan. 2dB - ton. 20d)
. Worked with a wide range ofstudents (ages 5-54) to enhance the command of English-speaking abilities.
. Created Z0 lesson plans under a weekly deadline; taught syntax, grammar, pronunciatlon, and listening skills.
Esplnola 2., l2O2Ol. The Geogrophy of Community: Understonding the Role of o Regionol Comprehensive University os on Anchor lnstitution in Los Angeles. ProQuest. University of California, Los Angeles.
Gomez, J.A., Sonenshein, RJ., Esplnora, 2,, & Fuhrmann , H. lz0Lgl, Putpose- Driven Portne6hips to Tronsform People ond Ploces: Col Stote U's Anchor Mission. Metropolitan Universities Journal. Towson University, Towson, MO.
Esplnora, Z, (20211. The Geogrophy of Community: lJnderstonding the Role of o Regionol Comprehensive University os on Anchor lnstitutlon in Los Angeles, Virtual Presentation presented at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference.
Gomez, J.A., Sonenshein, RJ., & Bplnoza, Z, (2018), Pu rpose- Driven Partnerships to Tronsform People ond P/oces: Cal State LA's Anchor Mission. Poster Session presented at the Coalltion of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference, Chicago, l[.
Gomez, J.A. Xu, H., & Espinoza, Z. (20!8l,. A Bioscience lnitiotive to Elevote Regionol lnnovotlon, Entepreneurship dnd Economic Development: Col State LA's Venture lncubotion ond Entrepreneur Troining Prcgroms.
Presentation at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference, Chica8o, lL.
Gomez, J.A., Esplnoza, 2., & DominBuez, V. (2018,1. Achteve U: A Collective lmpoct PoftneRhip between the YMCA of Metrcpoliton Los Angeles ond Colstote LA. Presentation at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference, Chicago, l[.
Greater Ontarlo Euslness Councll, Board Member .lune 2022- Present Founded in 7970, the Greoter Ontdrio Business Council, lormerly the Ontotio Chomber oI Commerce, connects locol businesses, seNlce orgonizotions dnd oll levels of govemment to creote on environment where people wont to live, work ond ploy. hftos://www,ontorio.oro/obout-us-2/ zuhey Espinozo, Ed-D. Curriculum Vitoe
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Orange County Hispanlc Chamber of Commerce, Board Oirector May Zozz-present The Orunge County Hisponic Chomb ol Commerce represents the lntercsts oI ovet 3O,OOO Oronge County Hisponic-owned businesses by providing opportunities for networking, legistdtive odvococy, dccess to copito!, educotion ond trulning progroms. hltos://ochcc,oro/ Old Town La Verne Buslness lmprovement Dlstrict, Board Member Dec. ZOZ2- present The Old Town Lo Verne Eusiness lmprovement Dlstrict promotes the businesses, communlty, ond people of Old Town Lo Verne. Membes ore comprised of business owners, communlty portners, ond residens of the Old Town Lo Verne community, eoch individuol volunteering his or her time to improve the cufture of Old Town Lo verne, htto://www.oldtovtnlaverne.oro/about-old-town-lo-verne/old-town-lo-verne- b u s i n e ss - o ssoc i ot i o n /
San GabrlelValley Economlc Partnershlp, tegislative Caucus Member Dec.2021- Present The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership serves as the coordinating body ofvarious stakeholders to promote the 5an GabrielValley region in workforce Development, innovation, commerce, healthcare, education and transportation. httos://sqvoartnershio.ord lnland Emplre Economlc Partnership, Legislative Caucus Member Dec,2021- Present The lnlond Empire Economic Portne6hip (IEEP) work colloborotively with prominent business ond government leoderc to moke the lnlond Emplre d Ereot ploce to live, work ond invest. With o constont need for chonge ond odoptotion, the IEEP strotegizes the most succ*sful woys to occommodote regionol needs thot succeed toddy ond prepore us lor whot is to come tomorrow.
Welngart East Los Angeles YMCA, Board of Managers Jan. 2019- Present Weingort Eost U is o leodlng nonprolit commixed to strcngthening community by empowering young people, improving the heolth ond well-being ol people of oll oges ond inspiring oction in ond octoss comraunr?ies. https://www.vmcala.orpllocations/weinqart-east-los-anqeles-wnca New Leaders Councll, Fellow Jan,2017- Dec.2017
New Leaden Council develops, conneas, ond uplilts inclusive, cross-sector leoders who tronsfom our country through sociol ond political chonge rooted in equity. httos://www.newleoderccouncil.oro Coro Southern Califomla, Board Member ,u1. 2013-Aug. 2015 Corc's mission is to strengthen the democrotic process by preporing individuols for eflective dnd ethical leode$hip. At Coro, meonlngful impoct comes lrom colloborotion: people in business ond communities, schools ond unions, government ond non-profits, working together to find deotive solutions ond strengthenlng our democracy. hfiosil I corcla,on
Wlse Latlna N€turort, Founding Member Jan. 2013-Sept, 2017 The Wse Lotino Network is a multi-generotional group of diverse successful Lotinos empowering the Loti n o com m u n ity. htt os : / /www.f oce book. co m /W ise - Loti no'N etwo rk Zuhey Espinozo, Ed.D cufficulum vitoe
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