Alba Velasquez

Alba M. Velasquez serves as the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council since November 2017, where responsibilities include managing a diverse team of professionals across various projects and mentoring new staff. Previously, Alba held roles as Interim Executive Director, leading a team during a leadership transition, and as Program Manager at the National Health Foundation, overseeing significant community-led programs and managing budgets and partnerships. Earlier experience includes project management assistance at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and planning work with the City of Los Angeles. Alba's educational background includes a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.