Los Angeles Opera Unveils 2024-25 Legacy Ambassadors
By David SalazarThe Los Angeles Opera has announced its Legacy Ambassadors for 2024-25.
Here is a rundown of the Ambassadors:
– Lisane Basquiat, founder of Shaping Freedom, co-administrator of the Jean-Michel Basquiat estate
– Ingrid Best, founder of IBest Wines, art collector
– Shanique Bonelli-Moore, chief diversity and social impact officer of the Clorox Company
– Leticia Rhi Buckley, chief executive officer of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
– Bel Hernandez Castillo, founder of Latin Heat Media, a multi-media company
– Wayne Chaney, Jr., pastor of Antioch Church in Long Beach
– Anthony Davenport, founder of Regal Credit Management
– Regina Owens Dillard, retired navigation programs director for Raytheon Intelligence & Space
– Jaime Dominguez, head of school at Oakwood School
– Chad Easterling, CEO of Obsidianworks, former Nike executive
– Edgar Garcia, assistant general manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
– Velina Hasu Houston, playwright, librettist, USC distinguished professor and resident playwright
– Veronica Hu, co-founder of Celui Fragrance
– Josh Kun, professor and chair in cross-cultural communication at USC
– Jason Delane Lee, filmmaker, co-CEO of Lagralane Group, founding member of Lower Depth Theatre
– Yvonne Lee, co-founder of the Lagralane Group, community advocate
– Nicole Lyn, actor, DJ, producer, host
– Karen Mack, founder of LA Commons, television producer for CBS, author
– Paula Miranda, model, actor, DEI advocate
– Renae Williams Niles, former VP of programming for the Music Center, consultant/creative producer
– Norm Nixon, NBA All-Star, former point guard for Lakers and Clippers, entrepreneur, philanthropist
– Spencer Paysinger, former New York Giants linebacker, television/film producer
– Spencer Paysinger, former New York Giants linebacker, television/film producer
– Abner Ramirez, member of the band Johnnyswim with Amanda Sudano Ramirez
– Amanda Sudano Ramirez, member of the band Johnny swim with Abner Ramirez
– Ajay Relan, managing partner of Slauson & Co.
– Dr. Bill Releford, co-founder/president/CEO of The Wound Pros, innovator in community wellness
– Naibe Reynoso, multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, speaker and author
– Naibe Reynoso, multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, speaker and author
– Ivette Rodriguez, president and founder of American Entertainment Marketing
– Patty Rodriguez, producer, author, co-founder of Lil’ Libros, a bilingual children’s publishing company
– Carmen Ruiz-Andreasen, chief administration officer at St. Anne’s Family Services
– Bozoma Saint John, former Netflix global chief marketing officer; “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
– Wilda W. Tillman, social worker, co-founder of W & W Joint Ventures
– Naikea Ward Ubaga, entrepreneur, costume designer, COO of Triple S Hauling
– Gabrielle Union, actor, producer, author
– Craig Vaughan, managing partner of Vaughan Capital Advisors
– Jennifer Leigh Warren, actor, singer
“Our Legacy Ambassadors have become powerful allies in forging deep and empathetic connections between and among our city’s many diverse communities,” said Christopher Koelsch, LA Opera’s president and CEO, in an official press release. “By using their powerful voices to connect with potential audience members, these highly accomplished leaders are playing an essential role in the company’s commitment to making the arts accessible and welcoming to one and all.”
The Los Angeles Opera recently opened its new season with its production of “Madama Butterfly.” That will be followed up by a production of “Romeo and Juliet” in November.
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