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Now in its 16th year, the AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series returns with one of its most dynamic lineups yet. Featuring elected officials, policy makers, developers, and institutional changemakers, this series offers rare, direct access to the individuals shaping the future of Los Angeles.
These aren’t just talks - they’re candid, impactful conversations that help you stay ahead of the curve... and influence where it bends.
For AIA|LA members, this is more than a speaker series. It’s your opportunity to:
- Connect with key decision-makers
- Stay sharp on the policies and projects affecting your work
- Be an active voice in the evolution of our city
2025 is packed with bold speakers and big ideas. Don’t just attend - engage, connect, and help lead the conversation.
The 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE)
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Laura Friedman - U.S. Congressional Representative, 30th District = Friday, August 8 (8am)
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Lourdes Castro Ramírez - President & CEO, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday, August 21 (8am)
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Leigh Sata, Ed.D, AIA - Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive, LACCD = Friday, August 22 (8am)
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Adrin Nazarian - Councilmember, District #2, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, August 28 (9am)* *(9am, not 8am)
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Janisse Quiñones, P.E. - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer, LADWP = Friday, August 29 (8am)
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Michael Baim - VP, Venue Infrastructure (VNI), Energy (NRG), and Look & Sign (LNS), LA 28 = Thursday, September 11 (8am)
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Laura Rubio-Cornejo - General Manager, LADOT = Thursday, September 18 (8am)
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Mark Gonzalez - Assemblymember, District #54, California = Friday, September 19 (8am)
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John L. Reamer, Jr. - Inspector of Public Works & Director, Bureau of Contract Administration, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, October 16 (8am)
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Sade Elharaway - Assemblymember, District #57, California = Friday, October 17 (8am)
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Ysabel Jurado - Councilmember, District #14, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, October 30 (8am)
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Antonio Manning - CEO & President, Affordable Living for the Aging (INVITED)
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Brian Glodney - Executive Vice President, Development & Planning, Hackman Capital Partners (INVITED)
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Cielo V. Castro - Vice President of Public Policy and Civic Engagement, California Community Foundation (INVITED)
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Greg Ames - Southern California Market Leader, Trammell Crow Company (INVITED)
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Jessica M. Caloza - Assemblymember, District #52, California (INVITED)
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Kasey Burke - President, Meta Housing Corporation (INVITED)
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Lola Smallwood-Cuevas - California State Senator, District #28 (INVITED)
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Lt. General Reynold Hoover (Ret.) - Chief Executive Officer, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games (INVITED)
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Will Cipes - SVP, Acquisitions & Development, Carmel Partners (INVITED)
Check out our Calendar to purchase your Ticket
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