The California Community Foundation is focused on finding long-term, comprehensive solutions that address the vital issues concerning quality of life in Los Angeles County. CCF envisions a future where all Angelenos have the opportunity to contribute to the productivity, health and well-being of our region. This work is about leading positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles’ communities.

Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. For over 30 years, Homeboy has stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles to provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

As the largest LGBTQ organization in the world, the Center has provides the broadest array of LGBTQ services and programs available anywhere. From its 10 locations throughout Los Angeles—including Mi Centro in Boyle Heights, Center South in South Los Angeles and the Trans Wellness Center in Koreatown--the Center’s nearly 800 employees and more than 6,000 volunteers serve an economically and ethnically diverse population with approximately 50,000 client visits each month.

LACI nurtures tomorrow’s climate entrepreneurs and support the deployment of new green technology in our communities.

The American College of Real Estate Lawyers is the premier organization of U.S. real estate lawyers. Admission is by invitation only after a rigorous screening process. ACREL's distinguished, nationally-known lawyers have been elected to fellowship for their outstanding legal ability, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law.

The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate seeks to advance real estate knowledge, inform business practice, and address timely issues that affect the real estate industry, the urban economy, and public policy.

Builder and operator of co-working space with a focus on nonprofits and startups serving low-income and minority communities.• Dedicated to building and operating shared office spaces and meeting rooms in underserve neighborhoods and innovation hubs in Los Angeles.• Tenants comprise a broad range of industries including housing, healthcare, education, entertainment and social justice.• Converted industrial buildings to office and expanded to three locations in 24 months.• Expanded operations to hospitality in 2020 with the launch of a community-serving market and café.

• Developed investment strategy focused on historically underinvestment markets in major urban centers.• Drive programs consistent with motto “doing well by doing good” and focused on producing workforce housing to fill a major gab in housing production and to promote neighborhood resilience.• Expanded company portfolio from two assets to twelve assets in four years and from one partnership with a community development financial institutional fund to three CDFI funds.• Increased revenue by 300% in three years.

California Harvesters, Inc. is an employee benefit company supplying agricultural labor to growers in California’s Central Valley. This first-of-its-kind farm labor contracting company is designed to create high-quality farm labor jobs connected to an ecosystem of support. CHI’s value proposition is based on respect, dignity, and opportunity for workers and our community. We believe that open communication and transparency are the keys to creating a cooperative and successful business.

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) is a nonprofit organization whose primary role is to seek and provide financial support for animal welfare, animal species conservation, capital projects, Learning & Engagement, community outreach programs, and marketing at the Los Angeles Zoo, and GLAZA’s operations. GLAZA’s additional functions include membership sales and relationship management, special events, site rentals, customer service, publications, and volunteer training and management. There are currently over 44,000 GLAZA member households and a volunteer corps of over 700.

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to propel policy reforms that expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.

Friends of the Hollywood Central Park raises funds to create a new park in Hollywood, one of the most dense and green space starved neighborhoods in Los Angeles, by covering a portion of the Hollywood Freeway (US 101) with a 38 acre street level community park.

Partner dealing with this complex and multi-dimensional area of the law, Alfred has accrued substantial experience and success. Alfred provides a full range of services including negotiating and securing land entitlements for complex real estate development projects, successfully navigating infrastructure, housing, commercial and mixed use projects throughout California. He provides advice to clients with innovative strategies to achieve their project goals. Utilizing creative options and partnerships, Alfred assists public and private sector clients in urban renewal projects in the inner-city and other emerging markets. The practice group’s real estate and land use expertise extends to multi-family housing, commercial projects, infrastructure, including green energy facilities development, as well as education and technology campuses.Alfred advises public and private sector clients on local, state and federal real estate and environmental laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, state open meeting and records laws, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, RCRA, and California’s Superfund Law.Working closely with clients and consultants on due diligence review of land use issues, Alfred helps resolve complex redevelopment and legal considerations to achieve successful outcomes. He counsels and coordinates related issues involving local zoning ordinances, general plans, redevelopment plans and land use restrictions.Alfred’s leadership and extensive involvement in numerous industry associations and strong networks with real estate, community and diversity organizations help him connect clients and colleagues to find the best and quickest answers to their challenging land use and environmental concerns and problems. Through years of growing relationships with contacts Alfred enjoys leveraging his expertise and connections to expand opportunities for clients.

Organization focused on transforming the nation’s consciousness on race through law, social science, and the arts.

A non-profit that works to catalyze multi-disciplinary collaborations for sustainable communities.

Nonprofit organization that seeks to empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their lives.

Organization focused on advocating for economic and social justice in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles.

Policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice.

Organization focused on empowering people of color to enter law school and become attorneys.