Welcome to our "Mastermind Groups"
L.A. South TEAMS
What is a Mastermind Group?
A mastermind group is a powerful collective of individuals who come together to support, challenge, and elevate one another toward personal and professional growth. It’s more than just a networking event or a place to exchange business cards—it’s a focused environment where you and others are committed to solving problems, sharing experiences, and holding each other accountable. In a mastermind group, you’re not just receiving advice; you’re part of a dynamic exchange of ideas that pushes everyone toward greater success.
L.A. South TEAMS - Mastermind Groups
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)
*Team Participation requires Members to be *Certified.
Advocacy Team - (Meets Monthly)
Represents LASCC & LASHF interests at Government Agencies, and Partners. Lobby elected official & staff for Members & LASCC interests. Attend public hearings, stay current on Legislation, and facilitate our Consumer Advocacy programs.
Team Directors: Arnie Corlin (310) 308-4511 & Debbie Corlin (310) 435-6025
Tracy Williams (818) 383-1390
Financial Team (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Webinar Facilitators, coordinate Events, create Financial Literacy content and programs to educate Entrepreneurs, Community Residents and Stakeholders.
Team Director: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Team Captain: Loreen McLeod
HOPE Team - Helping Other People Everyday (Meets Monthly)
Consists of LASCC Certified Non Profit Members and Community Partners to coordinate Community Engagement, Roundtables, Collaborations, and Fundraisers.
Team Director: Darlene Ross (310) 702-4243
Team Captain: Angela Adkins
Health & Wellness Team (Meets Monthly)
Organize Programs & Events through the LA South Hope Foundation (LASHF) related to Mental and Physical Health.
Team Director: Cheryl Tate (310) 722-9196
Team Captains: Shemika Carter, Kris Lawrie
Faith Team (Meets Monthly)
Serves as HOPE Ambassadors at Community Events organized by Stakeholders, Partners, Government Agencies, and LASHF. Provides consolation, moral & spiritual support, and encouragement to our Members and Community. Facilitate our Faith Based Webinars & Programs.
Team Director: TBA
Team Captains: Ardena Brooks (310) 713-9203, Anna Tutt, Lottie Cleveland
Education Team (Meets Monthly)
Coordinate Programs with our Non Profits & Social Enterprises Members, provide Career Guidance & Leadership skills, organize educational programs and events i.e. Parent Support Network, Identify potential collaborating partners.
Team Director: Agin Shaheed (619) 787-3047
Team Captains: Ralph Softly
Youth Mentoring Team (MEP) (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Mentors to Youth ages 8-16 years old. Identify potential collaborating partners, Chaperone on Field Trips, provide Career Guidance & Leadership skills, organize programs and events. The LASCC Mentoring & Entrepreneurs In Training Jr. Program (MEP) is design to promote, inspire, and train youth (ages 8yrs-16yrs old) to become self reliant through Entrepreneurship. MEP will provide mentoring, workshops/webinars, field trips, expo's, and training for our Youth. The Mission is to inspire Youth to creatively embrace their entrepreneurial spirit, lead confidently, think critically, and be financially responsible.
Team Captain: Roxanne Williams (213) 200-3880
Small Business Services (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Members
Serves as Small Business Advisors, Coaches, Consultants to assist Members with resources, certifications, tax documents & preparations, business formation, and access to capital.
Team Director: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Captains: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249 Linda Stewart (323) 242-3800
Vendor Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Vendors. This team coordinates "Pop Ups" and vending opportunities for our Members & Guests. Our Goal is to practice cooperative economics by supporting each other.
Team Captain: TBD
*The Teams below are by Invitation Only.
*Ambassadors
Serves as Public Relations & Sales Agents representing LASCC & LASHF interests in our service areas. Recruit new Members.
Special Events Coordinator
Serves as the Event Organizer & Point Of Contact representing both LASCC & LASHF special events. Oversee catering, marketing, decorations, volunteers, planning & logistics.
Team Director: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
*Marketing Team (Meets Bi Monthly on Fridays)
Serves as Marketing Consultants for the LA South Organizations. Develop Marketing Campaigns and Training Programs.
Team Director: Ernesto Comodo, (310) 200-8870 &
Communications Director: Arnetta Mack (323) 942-1613
*Membership Development (Meets Monthly)
Coordinates LASCC Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention initiatives. Manage Membership status and renewals.
Director: Beatrice Williams (310) 628-7115
*Leadership Team - (Meets Monthly)
Manage L.A. South Teams. Organize Team Events/Programs. Seek Funding Opportunities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod, (323) 282-1886
*Community Engagement (Ambassadors) - (Meets Monthly)
Organize & Coordinate Community Events/Programs. Serve as a Liaison between Hope Teams and Community stakeholders. Attend and participate in Community Stakeholders meetings. Seek out & Identify Community Stakeholders, Non Profits, Faith Based & Community organizations.
Director - Vernell Taylor (323) 633-5332
*Business Relations (As Needed)
Serves as liaisons between the L.A. South and the following entities; Corporate, Government Agencies, Philanthropists, Foundations, and Institutions to identify and solicitate grants, donations, and new business opportunities. The Team will also create and nurture communications/relationships with the above entities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod
Director - Regina Grant Peterson
*Executive Board Meets Quarterly
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)
*Team Participation requires Members to be *Certified.
Advocacy Team - (Meets Monthly)
Represents LASCC & LASHF interests at Government Agencies, and Partners. Lobby elected official & staff for Members & LASCC interests. Attend public hearings, stay current on Legislation, and facilitate our Consumer Advocacy programs.
Team Directors: Arnie Corlin (310) 308-4511 & Debbie Corlin (310) 435-6025
Tracy Williams (818) 383-1390
Financial Team (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Webinar Facilitators, coordinate Events, create Financial Literacy content and programs to educate Entrepreneurs, Community Residents and Stakeholders.
Team Director: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Team Captain: Loreen McLeod
HOPE Team - Helping Other People Everyday (Meets Monthly)
Consists of LASCC Certified Non Profit Members and Community Partners to coordinate Community Engagement, Roundtables, Collaborations, and Fundraisers.
Team Director: Darlene Ross (310) 702-4243
Team Captain: Angela Adkins
Health & Wellness Team (Meets Monthly)
Organize Programs & Events through the LA South Hope Foundation (LASHF) related to Mental and Physical Health.
Team Director: Cheryl Tate (310) 722-9196
Team Captains: Shemika Carter, Kris Lawrie
Faith Team (Meets Monthly)
Serves as HOPE Ambassadors at Community Events organized by Stakeholders, Partners, Government Agencies, and LASHF. Provides consolation, moral & spiritual support, and encouragement to our Members and Community. Facilitate our Faith Based Webinars & Programs.
Team Director: TBA
Team Captains: Ardena Brooks (310) 713-9203, Anna Tutt, Lottie Cleveland
Education Team (Meets Monthly)
Coordinate Programs with our Non Profits & Social Enterprises Members, provide Career Guidance & Leadership skills, organize educational programs and events i.e. Parent Support Network, Identify potential collaborating partners.
Team Director: Agin Shaheed (619) 787-3047
Team Captains: Ralph Softly
Youth Mentoring Team (MEP) (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Mentors to Youth ages 8-16 years old. Identify potential collaborating partners, Chaperone on Field Trips, provide Career Guidance & Leadership skills, organize programs and events. The LASCC Mentoring & Entrepreneurs In Training Jr. Program (MEP) is design to promote, inspire, and train youth (ages 8yrs-16yrs old) to become self reliant through Entrepreneurship. MEP will provide mentoring, workshops/webinars, field trips, expo's, and training for our Youth. The Mission is to inspire Youth to creatively embrace their entrepreneurial spirit, lead confidently, think critically, and be financially responsible.
Team Captain: Roxanne Williams (213) 200-3880
Small Business Services (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Members
Serves as Small Business Advisors, Coaches, Consultants to assist Members with resources, certifications, tax documents & preparations, business formation, and access to capital.
Team Director: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Captains: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249 Linda Stewart (323) 242-3800
Vendor Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Vendors. This team coordinates "Pop Ups" and vending opportunities for our Members & Guests. Our Goal is to practice cooperative economics by supporting each other.
Team Captain: TBD
*The Teams below are by Invitation Only.
*Ambassadors
Serves as Public Relations & Sales Agents representing LASCC & LASHF interests in our service areas. Recruit new Members.
Special Events Coordinator
Serves as the Event Organizer & Point Of Contact representing both LASCC & LASHF special events. Oversee catering, marketing, decorations, volunteers, planning & logistics.
Team Director: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
*Marketing Team (Meets Bi Monthly on Fridays)
Serves as Marketing Consultants for the LA South Organizations. Develop Marketing Campaigns and Training Programs.
Team Director: Ernesto Comodo, (310) 200-8870 &
Communications Director: Arnetta Mack (323) 942-1613
*Membership Development (Meets Monthly)
Coordinates LASCC Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention initiatives. Manage Membership status and renewals.
Director: Beatrice Williams (310) 628-7115
*Leadership Team - (Meets Monthly)
Manage L.A. South Teams. Organize Team Events/Programs. Seek Funding Opportunities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod, (323) 282-1886
*Community Engagement (Ambassadors) - (Meets Monthly)
Organize & Coordinate Community Events/Programs. Serve as a Liaison between Hope Teams and Community stakeholders. Attend and participate in Community Stakeholders meetings. Seek out & Identify Community Stakeholders, Non Profits, Faith Based & Community organizations.
Director - Vernell Taylor (323) 633-5332
*Business Relations (As Needed)
Serves as liaisons between the L.A. South and the following entities; Corporate, Government Agencies, Philanthropists, Foundations, and Institutions to identify and solicitate grants, donations, and new business opportunities. The Team will also create and nurture communications/relationships with the above entities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod
Director - Regina Grant Peterson
*Executive Board Meets Quarterly