America On Tech's
Los Angeles Advisory Board
Member Overview
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ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES ADVISORY BOARD
America On Tech (AOT) is currently seeking Advisory Board members to help amplify our work in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Advisory Board serves as a critical community champion of AOT and is composed of volunteers, who, through experience, qualifications, passion, and connections, will provide regional support to help AOT fulfill its goals.
Regional Advisory Boards operate on the following structure:
Members of the Regional Advisory Boards share in service to our mission by:
We expect board members to commit 2-4 hours per month to America On Tech functions, including preparation and follow-up for board meetings and committee meetings.
Download our full member overview packet here for more information about AOT & the LA Advisory Board's role.
Regional Advisory Boards operate on the following structure:
- Elected by America on Tech
- Three-year terms
- Consists of a minimum 3 to a maximum 11 members
- Leadership positions - 1 Chair
Members of the Regional Advisory Boards share in service to our mission by:
- Providing their professional expertise, consult and advice to inform the direction of AOT
- Giving their time to volunteer with the organization’s programs throughout the year
- Connecting the AOT to regional or national resources (both financial and in-kind)
- Personally supporting the organization philanthropically (both financial and in-kind)
- Collectively fundraise 10% of the regional’s operating budget
We expect board members to commit 2-4 hours per month to America On Tech functions, including preparation and follow-up for board meetings and committee meetings.
Download our full member overview packet here for more information about AOT & the LA Advisory Board's role.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
- Participating in organizational strategic planning and decision-making to foster the interests of the organization and ensure consistency with its mission.
- Participating in annual RAB retreat and all six regional board meetings throughout the year, whether in-person or virtually
- Participating in or attending AOT's large events and program activities.
- Activating their personal and professional networks to help AOT meet its programmatic goals that help our students obtain trainings, internships and jobs within the technology sector.
- Serving as an external advocate for AOT's work in the region by helping push our announcements via their personal and professional networks online and offline.
- Acting annually in some significant way to enhance the organization's overall fundraising efforts with the goal of $2,500 (give/get)
- Purchasing 2 tickets for you and a guest to come to our annual IDA event in your region and pushing additional sales.
- Volunteering with the organization at least once a year to create more proximate experiences with students in AOT programs.
- Allowing the organization to publicize their name and participation on communications.
- Meeting at least once a year with AOT to review board member responsibilities and discuss their personal involvement in detail.
- Meeting at least once a year with AOT Advisory Board Chair and/or Executive Director to review board member responsibilities and discuss their personal involvement in greater detail.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING
AOT is at a critical point in its growth where it needs the trusted guidance, expertise and commitment from passionate executives, professionals and volunteers who are passionate about providing young people the skills to thrive in technology and innovation.
An idea that bloomed out of passion on a pile of Starbucks napkins has grown into an award winning organization. At AOT, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to compete fairly for the opportunities of today and tomorrow. When we think about the young people we serve, we know that when given the resources to succeed, they thrive and not only create pathways for themselves, but for others in their communities.
Our hope is that AOT can be a catalyst in introducing students to their potential and the potential they have to change the world with the skills they are acquiring in our programs. This is an opportunity for you to shape the trajectory of a growing nonprofit organization by dedicating your time, talent and treasure to us.
We look forward to having you join us.
An idea that bloomed out of passion on a pile of Starbucks napkins has grown into an award winning organization. At AOT, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to compete fairly for the opportunities of today and tomorrow. When we think about the young people we serve, we know that when given the resources to succeed, they thrive and not only create pathways for themselves, but for others in their communities.
Our hope is that AOT can be a catalyst in introducing students to their potential and the potential they have to change the world with the skills they are acquiring in our programs. This is an opportunity for you to shape the trajectory of a growing nonprofit organization by dedicating your time, talent and treasure to us.
We look forward to having you join us.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
If you are interested in joining our Los Angeles Advisory Board, see application process below:
- Complete Advisory Board Application form by May 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
- If selected to interview, interviews will be set up during the month of April / May 2023.
- The first board meeting will take place in June / July 2023.
- Please contact Stanley Smith, National Director of Development, with any additional questions at stanley@americaontech.org.
LOS ANGELES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Erica Marie Dionne (Chair)
Senior Vice President at NBCUniversal
Harry Leshner
Managing Director at Accenture
Gabe Lupin
Product Lead at Snap Inc
Trinh Nguyen
Sr. Director of Technology for E! Entertainment at NBCUniversal
Emanette Peniche
Product Marketing, Metaverse Platform at Meta
Anastasia Williams
Founder at TheAList.
Senior Vice President at NBCUniversal
Harry Leshner
Managing Director at Accenture
Gabe Lupin
Product Lead at Snap Inc
Trinh Nguyen
Sr. Director of Technology for E! Entertainment at NBCUniversal
Emanette Peniche
Product Marketing, Metaverse Platform at Meta
Anastasia Williams
Founder at TheAList.