staff

David Salazar, FAICP

Founder, Executive Director

David Salazar, a native Angelino, is currently the Executive Director for the Long Beach Community Design Center. He began his career in city planning and has a combined 29 years of facilities planning and design and construction experience in public and private universities and community colleges. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Long Beach

Alejandra Perez-Serrato

Community Project Liaison

Alejandra Perez-Serrato is an urban planner and a Long Beach native. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Alejandra’s focus is on issues related to community organizing and grassroot/social equity initiatives.

Myles Salazar

Brand Strategy

Myles Salazar is a designer from La Verne, California. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Design from California State University, Long Beach in 2016 and has been working in the architectural lighting & manufacturing industry for the past five years. Myles enjoys outdoor activities, talking with college students about design, and work crafting in his spare time.

board of directors

Joshua A. Foster,
NOMA, Assoc. AIA

President of the Board

Founder & CEO, JAF Creative Solutions, LLC

Joshua is an award-winning architectural designer specifically for his commitment to community outreach and engagement relating to the built environment.

Ronnell Hampton

Secretary of the Board

Owner, Growing Greatness Now

Ronnell Hampton has over 15 years of Policy and DEIJ experience. He is the Principal Equity Strategist at the LA Civil Rights Department with the City of Los Angeles, a Professor in Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona

Yansy Naranjo

Treasurer of the Board

Senior Associate, Avison Young

Yansy Naranjo’s career features over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, and the privilege of having employed her expertise in various markets throughout Southern California.

Nathan Amondson

Member of the Board

Founder & Executive Creative Director, AMONDSON

With over 25 years in creative leadership, Nathan Amondson has had the privilege of contributing to experiences for some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Warner Bros., Marvel, Lionsgate, Microsoft, and Google.

Alan L. Burks, AIA,LEED® AP BD+C

Member of the Board

Environ Architecture, Inc.

Alan has over 35 years of industry experience in his field. Educated at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Alan started his career as a partner at the architectural practice, Environ, Inc

Maria Landeros

Member of the Board

Merritt Community Capital Corporation

Maria is the Investor Relations Coordinator at Merritt Community Capital Corporation, a low-income housing tax credit syndicator based in Oakland, California.
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