COMTO Southern California Regional Chapter

Yesterday, the Airport Minority Advisory Council - LA Chapter hosted a Summer Soirée: Leadership Spotlight event featuring LAWA CEO John Ackerman, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport CEO Ricky Smith, and AMAC CEO Eboni Wimbush. The event highlighted equity focused initiatives within the aviation ✈️ industry and the legacy impact of organizations like AMAC. Los Angeles World Airports and Amber Meshack are putting words into action by hosting two Airport Disparity Study Public Meetings today. If you didn’t snag your free ticket email lawadisparitystudy@bbcresearch.com to share your insights. Bravo 👏🏾 Martha V., AMAC LA President, on a successful event. Always a pleasure to support AMAC and #COMTOSoCal is excited about our continued partnership

We made it through the storm! The 53rd Annual #COMTO National Meeting & Training Conference in Houston, TX was amazing! More than 30 #COMTOSoCal members and friends braved the storm to serve on committees, and as volunteers and panelists. THANK YOU! We are grateful for the leadership and support of COMTO National Office and our President and CEO, April Rai. We’ll see you next year in NYC!🗽 Edna Stanley James M. Penn IV Theodora Oyie, Construction DEI Expert Jose Flores Janayre Bertrand Demauris Terry

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 – 2026 COMTO SoCal Leadership Team! Southern California is leading the nation with the most ambitious transportation and infrastructure projects as our region prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As we look toward the future, the new COMTO SoCal Executive Board is excited to continue driving #COMTO's mission forward – ensuring maximum participation for minority individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, and certified MWDBEs. Please join us in congratulating the new members of our Executive Board: President – Edna Stanley 1st Vice President – James M. Penn IV 2nd Vice President – Theodora Oyie, Construction DEI Expert Treasurer – Janayre Bertrand Secretary – Jose Flores Immediate Past President – Demauris Terry #COMTOSoCal is seeking committee volunteers to help support local and national initiatives. UPDATED Sign-Up 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBWPg58g

#NMTC24 is just around the corner! Zoom in Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:30AM PST to learn all about the conference. #comtosocal #comto

We are thrilled to announce that HNTB and AECOM - Transportation have joined us as Platinum sponsors, and HDR as our Diamond Sponsor! Join #COMTO and #KACEP in celebrating our #AAPI community next Wednesday, May 29th at the beautiful Tokyo Garden at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The event will feature a traditional Fan Dance by the Southbay Korean Dance Company, followed by an evening of celebration and discussions about our AAPI Transportation and Infrastructure Community. Grab your tickets now! We're almost sold out! https://lnkd.in/gYk8SBY6 Thank you #Guida and #Leighton for your partnership! Demauris Terry Shannon Lawrence Edna Stanley Janayre Bertrand Vayakone Terry Tom Kim Diana Chang Elizabeth Lun, P.E. Christine Choi (Lee) Crystal Lee, P.E., ENV-SP, M.S.C.E., SHRM C. Yoga Chandran Allison Yoh

🎉Celebrate AAPI Month with COMTO SoCal and #KACEP. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring our AAPI community. Enjoy a special presentation, performances, and a fireside chat with industry leaders, and make valuable new connections. Don't miss out - secure your spot now! 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 29th 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM 🏨 Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, Kyoto Garden 👉Early bird registration ends May 10th! Reserve your tickets now to take advantage of special rates for half, full, and sponsorship-level tables. Limited seating available - we're already over 60% sold out! https://lnkd.in/gYk8SBY6 #AAPIHeritageMonth #COMTO #NetworkingEvent Tom Kim HDR C. Yoga Chandran HNTB Elizabeth Lun, P.E. Metrolink Allison Yoh Los Angeles Metro Crystal Lee, P.E., ENV-SP, M.S.C.E., SHRM Los Angeles World Airports Diana Chang City of Culver City Christine Choi (Lee) Naree Kim Janayre Bertrand Demauris Terry Vayakone Terry Edna Stanley Shannon Lawrence COMTO National Office

Join #COMTOSoCal and #KACEP in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the beautiful Kyoto Garden! Featuring a panel discussion, live entertainment, and special guest and honoree Tom Kim, Sr. Vice President, HDR. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00PM Doubletree Hilton Kyoto Garden 120 S Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MAY 10TH Registration Link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYk8SBY6 #COMTO #AAPI Demauris Terry Edna Stanley Christine Choi (Lee) Vayakone Terry Janayre Bertrand

#COMTOSoCal make some noise! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 CONGRATULATIONS Breana Weaver, CCA on winning the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Minority Advocate Award🏆 Breana works tirelessly on behalf of PCL Construction to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion within the construction industry and the community. Congratulations Breana and THANK YOU for your voice and leadership! #comto #glaaacc #whenwomenlead

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the annual #COMTOSoCal Women's History Month luncheon. CONGRATULATIONS Tina M. B., City of Los Angeles, Linda Evans, LADOT, and Terri Mestas, Los Angeles World Airports. 👒🌺 THANK YOU Sponsors: Morgner Construction Management Corp. Los Angeles Metro ButterFLi Technologies, Inc. LADOT Los Angeles World Airports Event Photos 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBHt8_uz #comto #womenshistorymonth #womenleaders

COMTO SoCal, in collaboration with @Korean American Civil Engineering Professionals #KACEP, honors Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by co-hosting a fireside chat featuring Asian Descent Transportation and Infrastructure Trailblazers! Tentatively scheduled for May 3 in downtown Los Angeles. Location to be announced. Sponsorship opportunities available!! #performances #firesidechat #AAPI #asianpacificislanderhertitage #comtosocal Demauris Terry Edna Stanley Vayakone Terry Christine Choi (Lee) Naree Kim Janayre Bertrand Shannon Lawrence