About Us
Founded in 1894, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) mission is the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women.
Our Vision
As a YWCA, we advocate for justice and dignity for all people. For over a century, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles has provided housing and supportive services. YWCA GLA is pioneering a model of community centers and housing – co-created with diverse stakeholders – to transform lives, build self-reliance and, ultimately, strengthen communities.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.
YWCA MISSION
Our Team
-
Lori Carmona
Chief Executive Officer
-
Donna Crowder
Chief Administrative Officer
-
Ruby Yuen
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Greater Los Angeles.
2023 – 2024 Officers
Alva P. Adams
Board Chairwoman
Dir. Multicultural Relations & Strategy, Toyota Motor North America
Kymberly Garrett
Board Vice Chairwoman
Principal/Managing Director, GarrettSpioni Group, LLC
Karen Miessner
Board Treasurer
Partner, SingerLewak LLP
Margaret Leong Checca
Board Secretary
Community Advocate
Directors
Ilyana Benson, CEO, NeoSol Marketing Agency
Corina Casco, LCSW, Chief Program Officer, Children’s Bureau of Southern California
Jaron P. Hamlett Sr. (J.P.), President & CEO Retirement Choices of California
Ronda Jackson, Serial Entrepreneur and Small Business Advocate
Stella Jiang, Senior Manager, Audit, Armanino LLP
Cynthia Kim, SVP, Sr. Director of Consumer Analytics, First Citizens Bank
Jennifer Lahoda, CEO, Pacific Resource Recovery
Caron Ng, CEO NuSet Inc.
Nicole Harper Rawlins, McDonald’s Owner/Operator
Taylor McKenzie Rectenwald, CISCO
Felix Whittaker, VP Senior Relationship Manager, JP Morgan Chase
Darcy Wilson-Jones, Partner and RSM US LLP Board Member
Key Dates in YWCA History
Financial Statements
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!