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Who We Are

VISIONARY ON THE FUTURE OF DTLA

Central City Association (CCA) is the premier advocacy organization in the Los Angeles region and leading visionary on the future of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Since its founding in 1924, we have produced meaningful results for our members and the Downtown community. We maximize our effectiveness by leading, convening and collaborating with stakeholders to form strong partnerships and coalitions. CCA represents the interests of over 300 businesses, trade associations and nonprofits from a broad range of industries.

 

Mission

Through advocacy, influence and engagement, CCA enhances Downtown’s vibrancy and increases opportunity in the region.

We fulfill our mission by:

  1. Providing a vision for the future of DTLA
  2. Making DTLA the place for housing at all income levels
  3. Advancing comprehensive solutions to homelessness
  4. Enhancing the experience of DTLA for employees, residents and visitors
  5. Supporting and attracting businesses and institutions to DTLA

Our Staff

Nella McOsker
President & CEO
(213) 416-7512
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Anh Nguyen
Chief Strategy Officer
(213) 607-2433
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Katrina Bulay
Director of Membership
(213) 416-7512
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Danila Fraga
Events Manager
(213) 314-4644
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Ani Boyadjian
Policy Associate
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Martha Juarez
Administrative Coordinator
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Board of Directors

Clare De Briere
Chair | Founding Partner at Catalyst Property Company
Areen Ibranossian
Vice Chair | Founder, Chief Strategies
Mark Loranger
Treasurer | CEO, Chrysalis
Javier Cano
Secretary | Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, LA; JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE
Maria Camacho
Director of Government Affairs, Los Angeles Rams
Dan Coté
General Manager, The Bloc
David Galaviz
Associate VP, Government and Community Relations, USC
Tom Gilmore
CEO, Gilmore Associates
Garrett Gin
Market Executive, Greater Los Angeles, Bank of America
Stephanie Graves
President & CEO, Lee Andrews Group
Lew Horne
President, Advisory Services, CBRE, Greater LA, Orange County & Inland Empire
Edgar Khalatian
Chair Emeritus | Partner, Mayer Brown
Frank Lopez
Director of Regional Public Affairs at SoCalGas
Patti MacJennett
Former Chief Industry Relations Officer, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Rachel Moore
President & CEO, The Music Center
Alina Moran
Former President & CEO, Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center
Kevin Murray
President & CEO, The Weingart Center
Hilary Norton
Executive Director, FAST
Chris Pearson
Senior Vice President of Development Planning, Hudson Pacific Properties
James Pugh
Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Lupita Sanchez Cornejo
Regional Vice President, External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T
Martha Saucedo
Chief External Affairs Officer, AEG
Carmel Sella
Former SVP, Government Relations & Public Policy, Wells Fargo
Dulce Vasquez
Assistant Vice President, Arizona State University
Nella McOsker
President & CEO, CCA