governance
The Black Equity Collective is committed to creating an anti-racist governance structure to support and enhance its network of organizations working to dismantle systemic racism. By anti-racist, we mean that we will operate in a way that reinforces trust and removes obstacles that prevent Black-led and Black-empowering organizations from thriving together.
Our focus is strengthening the long-term capacity and infrastructure of Black-led and Black-empowering social justice organizations in Southern California (Los Angeles County and Inland Empire).
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Executive committee
Zahirah Mann*
President & CEO
Slate Z
Dina Walker
President & CEO
BLU Education Foundation
John Dobard, Ph.D
Managing Director of Policy & Programs
Catalyst California
Tracy Dennis
Vice President,
Business Development, Global Supplier Diversity
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Dr. Laura McGowan-Robinson
CEO
Diversity in
Leadership Institute
Joseph Devall
Portfolio Manager
Ballmer Group
* Chair of the Black Equity Collective Executive Committee
STEERING
COMMITTEE
Special thanks to our 2020 planning and design committee, some of whom have moved on to new roles!
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Kaci Patterson (on behalf of Black Equity Initiative)
Tamu Jones, The California Endowment
Alex Johnson, The California Wellness Foundation
Joseph Devall, Ballmer Group
Karren Lane, Weingart Foundation
Jai Phillips, California Community Foundation
Kameron Green, Southern California Grantmakers
Gloria Walton, SCOPE
Jeffery Wallace, LeadersUp
Gerri Lawrence, Community Coalition
Felicia Jones, COPE
Dina Walker, BLU Educational Foundation
Dr. John Dobard, Advancement Project
James Woodson, California Calls
Lola Smallwood Cuevas, UCLA
Raena Granberry, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Dr. Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, USC