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CHARLES OCHOA ADVISORY BOARD

I am a Los Angeles County native. Growing up out east, in the suburbs of Covina, I was part of a family of 5 children to immigrant parents. Made the move to the city in 2016 to further romance a career pathway and new life journey. After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona, I quickly acquired a design role and succeeded moving upwards through the ranks to manage thee entire print production operation. Most recently, I have dedicated time to become a cycling instructor to fulll my mind + body aspirations while actively volunteering at DTLA PROUD since 2019. I also help foster dogs :) As my queer identity exponentially evolved into the cis gendered gay man that I am today, I started to refocus energy into a community and organization where I could see notable change for the better. As I continue to work with the PROUD Team, I see the positive changes and representation we all want to help implement in diversity, inclusion and equity in the programs we host and partner with. As I continue to navigate uncharted waters into the future, I can’t wait to see how I can help change and shape the future with my creative, energetic and philanthropic aspirations to help build, guide and manifest safe spaces and representation for my queer family.

TERI KINNE ADVISORY BOARD

Teri Kinne is an award-wining event producer who is passionate about celebration and philanthropy and its place in community. She has produced events in Los Angeles for seventeen years as the in-house planner for some of the finest cultural venues in the city including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the J. Paul Getty Center and Villa. In 2011 she launched her own event production group: Teri Kinne Events.

JOHN CONSTANTINE LUCIDO ADVISORY BOARD

John Constantine Lucido is a Los Angeles based artist who is one of the go-to graphic designers for queer downtown businesses. He has been involved with DTLA Proud, Redline, and Precinct since before they opened their doors, and has watched the DTLA queer community grow immensely over the last 7 years. He is also a singer-songwriter known by his stage name, The Hound.

DIANNE TAYLOR ADVISORY BOARD

While working full time at Cal State University Dianne is in her 3rd year of volunteering for DTLA Proud. She also volunteers for various organizations around the City of Los Angeles.

Julian Montanez works in Investment Operations at Capital Group and is very active in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts of his organization. A Southern California native and son of Immigrants, Julian is passionate to tell the stories of the Latinx LGBTQ experience as well as all Angelinos. His life motto is “kindness is the key to self-discovery and acceptance.” Julian received his Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from CSU Fullerton and a Master of Science in Leadership and Management from University of La Verne. In his spare time, in addition to serving the Advisory Board of DTLA PROUD, Julian enjoys reality tv, rooting for the LA Dodgers and laughing through life.

SERGIO HERNANDEZ ADVISORY BOARD

Sergio G. Hernandez is the Senior Director, Special Events & Alumni Relations at City Year, Inc. Los Angeles. In his role he creates and curates large-scale, high-quality, site events that drive the critical funding and engagement of corporate sponsors and champions for the organization. Additionally, he also is responsible for deepening the engagement with City Year Los Angeles alumni. Prior to joining City Year, Sergio served as the Manager, Programs & Events at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund as the first Deferred Action for Children Arrival (DACA) employee for the organization. Sergio continues to be a DACA beneficiary and supports other undocumented youth and leaders in the fight for a legal path for all undocumented dreamers.

Sergio received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a Master of Science in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton. In his spare time, in addition to serving as the newest member of the Advisory Board of DTLA PROUD, Sergio serves as a Board Member of the Latino Leadership Foundation in partnership with Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Sergio enjoys planning gatherings with his Las Ms friends, and is a diehard LA Rams and Dodgers fan.

PONY GOLD ADVISORY BOARD

Pony Gold is a DTLA based filmmaker, community activist, and I.A.T.S.E. Local 600 Union member working in the camera department in film and television. She has worked with A-list talent on productions for HBO, Netflix, Showtime and Rolling Stone. Since moving to Los Angeles, building and serving her local community has been a priority. Whether it’s working a commercial or volunteering on a project, she has a passion to simply help those around her. Some of her favorite organizations to support through volunteer work are the NOHO Home Alliance homeless shelter, The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and DTLA PROUD. She also supports smaller independent donation drives and causes that champion community aid and/ or activism. Ms. Gold first started her affiliation with DTLA PROUD in July 2020 when she was brought onto the documentary film, “Proud In The Pandemic” as a Director of Photography. “Amidst all of the changes and challenges in the world, I combat the feeling of helplessness by helping those around me knowing that one person CAN actually make a difference” is her personal mission.