Originally created in 2005 for its New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) program, the Community Advisory Board has played an important role in the selection (and community impact analysis) of Genesis LA NMTC investments. The Members use their professional and personal networks to solicit feedback on low-income community needs and advise Staff as to how a prospective investment can affect those needs.

Genesis LA is proud to have the support of its Community Advisory Board members who share the organization’s commitment to making the low-income communities of Southern California better places to live, work, and play.

Zoe Ellas
      Project Manager, Beyond Shelter Housing Development Corporation
      Los Angeles County resident

Filiberto Gonzalez
      Development Director, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
      Los Angeles County resident

Marqueece Harris-Dawson
      Executive Director, Community Coalition
      Los Angeles County resident

Lieutenant Armando Perez
      Headquarters Platoon Leader, Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Division
      Los Angeles County resident

Jacquelyn Simms
      CEO, Esna Social Services
      Los Angeles County resident

Juan Aquino
      Associate, Emerging Markets
      Planning Commissioner, South Los Angeles Planning Commission

Anne McAulay
      Community Planner, Southern California Edison