Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Board of Directors of ACG Los Angeles (“ACG LA”) commits to ensuring that ACG LA is a diverse and inclusive community where each member has an equal opportunity to flourish. Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to sustaining and strengthening our tradition of excellence in all aspects of operation - networking, programmatic and organizational.  Fostering an experience where all participants feel they can bring their full selves forward is not merely aspirational, it is fundamental to our mission.   

 

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 

Mission: To create, nurture and sustain a welcoming culture with equitable access and opportunity for all to connect and participate regardless of their individual identifiers or educational background. 

Vision: To attract a diverse and inclusive membership. To provide a clear path to leadership within ACG LA for the historically underrepresented in assembling inclusive representation amongst committee volunteers, committee leadership and board participants. To promote and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion that will enhance our vibrant Southern California middle-market deal making community. 

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Cornelia Cheng
Committee Chair

Cornelia Cheng

BCB Capital
Committee Member

Belinda Bassey Ephraim

Katalyst Point M&A Advisors
Committee Member

Rosario Bobadilla-Farias

HCVT LLP
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Rachel Bullock
Committee Member

Rachel Bullock

Leap Event Technology
Committee Member

Farah Elattar

Heritage Point Partners LLC
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Alexandra Firth
Committee Member

Alexandra Firth

DLC
Committee Member

Francisco Flores

Winston & Strawn
Committee Member

Staford Francois

Cohnreznick LLP
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Kahlil Reid
Committee Member

Kahlil Reid

Numa Wayne Capital Advisors