JANICE HAHN

Council District 15 Staff

City Hall Staff
Harbor District Office (San Pedro) Staff
Watts District Office Staff

City Hall Staff

Name	Description
Courtney Chesla Torres Chief of Staff courtney.chesla@lacity.org	Manages all aspects of the office and oversees all issues pertaining to personnel and strategic planning. She serves as senior policy advisor and is the Councilwoman's liaison to the office of the Mayor other elected officials.
Jenny Chavez Deputy Chief of Staff Jenny.Chavez@lacity.org	Serves as senior policy advisor, assisting the Councilwoman develop policy initiatives on key issues including goods movement, aviation and transportation issues. She also assists with the daily operations of the office.
Eric Brown Deputy Chief of Staff Eric.Brown@lacity.org	Serves as key economic development advisor, working to improve educational opportunities, enhance business development and acts as liaison to faith-based organizations.  Major initiatives focus on improving economic development opportunities in South Los Angeles.
Jennifer Rivera Legislative Deputy jennifer.rivera@lacity.org	Serves as primary deputy for City Council meetings. She also prepares briefings for and staffs the Councilwoman on the Arts, Parks, Health & Aging Committee, Education & Neighborhoods Committee, Ad Hoc on Gangs Violence & Youth Development, and the newly formed Ad Hoc on Economic Recovery & Reinvestment.
Olivia B. Kelly Communications Director Olivia.Kelly@lacity.org	Serves as primary liaison to the media. Oversees development and implementation of media and public outreach initiatives, including the 15th District Web site, City Council correspondence, newsletters and press releases.
Celestina "Tina" Quebec Executive Assistant tina.quebec@lacity.org	Manages the Councilwoman's calendar and correspondence, responding to hundreds of requests for appearances, meetings, and phone calls.
Myriam Lopez Administrative Assistant myriam.lopez@lacity.org	Serves as office manager of the City Hall Office, assists with scheduling matters for the Chief of Staff and is the backup for Councilwoman's Executive Assistant, Tina Quebec. Oversees the ordering of certificates, plaques and other forms of recognition for groups and individuals throughout the district. She is the coordinator for YSA student works and office volunteers.
Josefina Ramos Administrative Assistant josefina.ramos@lacity.org	Provides administrative support to City Hall staff, processes incoming constituent phone calls and correspondence, and helps to coordinate presentations and other recognition.

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Harbor District Office (San Pedro)

Dolores Canizales Harbor District Director dolores.canizales@lacity.org Manages constituent services and oversees staff covering the areas of San Pedro, Wilmington and Harbor City. Gordon Teuber Director of Community Development gordon.teuber@lacity.org Handles housing, economic development, community development for the Harbor Area and serves as the Councilwoman’s representative on the Community Action Board of the Community Development Department. Frank Hong Director of Planning and Development Services frank.hong@lacity.org  Serves as district-wide representative for policy, regulatory and permit inquiries pertaining to matters of urban planning, building and safety, transportation and public works. Ana Dragin Community Advocate ana.dragin@lacity.org Serves as the primary contact for San Pedro residents, businesses and community-based organizations. Terri McKinnon Administrative Assistant terri.mckinnon@lacity.org  Provides administrative support to district staff, processes incoming constituent correspondence, phone calls, and is the primary contact for the Charter Bus Program. Cynthia Muller Community Advocate cindy.muller@lacity.org  Serves as liaison between residents and city departments. Assists with all constituent requests related to streets, sidewalks, lights, sanitation, preferential parking, speed humps or just about any city-related matter.  Celina Luna Community Advocate celina.luna@lacity.org  Serves as primary contact for the Wilmington and Harbor City residents, businesses and community based organizations.

 

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Watts District Office

Erika Velazquez Northern District Director erika.velazquez@lacity.org Manages constituent services and oversees the North District Office, which covers the communities of Harbor Gateway and Watts. She also is the Councilwoman’s primary liaison to the Watts Gang Task Force. Rosa Corrales Community Advocate rosa.corrales@lacity.org Serves as the primary contact for northern district residents, businesses, community-based organizations.  Serves as liaison between residents and city departments.

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