The Los Angeles World Affairs Council Young Professionals program occupies a unique niche in LA’s professional scene, incorporating a diverse group of young individuals with a shared passion for the world around us. Young Professionals hosts a broad range of social and networking events, discussions, and volunteer opportunities—all with a healthy emphasis on the international community. The unique nature of this association attracts a heterogeneous crowd with a distinct amplitude of backgrounds and opinions.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF…
• You have an interest in—and passion for—international affairs.
• You desire to broaden your knowledge of pressing global issues.
• You enjoy networking with an energetic and motivated crowd of forward-thinking and like-minded individuals who bring a broad range of backgrounds and opinions to the table.
Past Events have focused on:
- International business/trade
- Geopolitics and current affairs
- A.I. and emerging technologies
- Media and entertainment
- Energy
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• Substantial member discounts on tickets to both YP and General Council events.
• Invitations to member-only events
• Private networking and career related events.
• Membership contributions are tax deductible.
Young Professionals Membership
Annual Dues: $75
LAWAC members support
the Council’s unique ability
to provide the most relevant
and valuable programming
on international affairs for
the Los Angeles community.
JOIN US!
CALL: (424)258-6160
ONLINE: www.lawac.org
EMAIL: kseitz@lawac.org | info@lawac.org
MAIL: 445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Meet the Board
Daniel Cox
Board Chair
Producer & Creative Director
Professor at LA Film School
Cassie Hermiston-Boyd
Events Chair
MBA student, Pepperdine University
Talia Abrahamson
Junior Fellow at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication Leadership & Policy
Nima Elie
Medical Practice Consultant, Staffing For Doctors
Alex Hyland
Senior Zone Business Manager, PepsiCo
Andrew Luu
Product Manager, Dell Technologies
Emily Mijangos
Analyst, Partner Services | Entertainment Management, Interpersonal Communication
Carlos Navas
Private Wealth Advisor
Mark Kahanding
FAA Drone Pilot 107 | Combat-Experienced in Drone Warfare | U.S. Army Veteran | M.A. in Government, Johns Hopkins
Mark Ortega
Business Development Associate, Techstars Space & LA
Leilani Raby-Benitez
Family and Human Development Masters Student, ASU | Intern, Los Angeles World Affairs Council | ASU Capital Scholar ’24