Welcome to our "Focus and
Mastermind Groups"
L.A. South TEAMS
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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.
What is a Focus Group?
A focus group is a small, guided group discussion used to gather opinions, perceptions, and reactions about a specific topic, product, service, or idea.
Team Participation Member Requirements
*Must be a Certified Member or Enrolled in the next Certification Class.
*Be in Good Standing & Active Status
*Be a Team Player - Collaboration & Co-op Economics
*Demonstrate a Character of Accountability, Commitment & Consistency
Contact a Team Director or Team Captain for more information and Interview.
See Team Descriptions Below.
*Must be a Certified Member or Enrolled in the next Certification Class.
*Be in Good Standing & Active Status
*Be a Team Player - Collaboration & Co-op Economics
*Demonstrate a Character of Accountability, Commitment & Consistency
Contact a Team Director or Team Captain for more information and Interview.
See Team Descriptions Below.
L.A. South TEAMS Descriptions
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)
Ambassadors/Membership Development (Meets Weekly)
Serves as Public Relations Members representing all LA South Organizations. Recruit New Members, Ad Sales, Member Engagement, and Community Service. 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. Coordinates LA South Chamber Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention initiatives. Manage Membership status and renewals.
Team Director: Beatrice Williams (310) 628-7115
Team Captain: Annette Dyas (323) 557-2457
Advocacy Team - (Meets Monthly)
Represents LA South Organizations interests at Government Agencies, and Partners. Lobby elected official & staff for Members & LA South 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
Civic Engagement - Community, Small Business, Land Use Civic Relations (Meets Monthly)
The Team ensures L.A. South helps individuals, small businesses, and communities understand civic processes, exercise their rights, and engage constructively in public decision-making, while remaining aligned with legal and ethical nonprofit standards responsible for encouraging informed participation in civic life and advancing the organization’s mission through nonpartisan public involvement, education, and advocacy.
Team Captain: Tracy Williams (818) 383-1390
Financial & Wealth Team (Meets Bi-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 (562) 756-2970
HOPE Team - Helping Other People Everyday (Meets Bi-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 (323) 333-2110
Health & Wellness Team (Meets Bi - Monthly)
Organize Programs & Events through the LA South Hope Foundation (LASHF) related to Mental and Physical Health.
Team Captains: Kris Lawrie (323) 253-2570 / Cynthia Brooks (323) 675-8785
Marketing Team (Meets Bi-Monthly)
Organize and Publish L.A. South Media - Monthly Digital Magazine (L.A. South Connections, and L.A. South Destination Guide. Organize Podcasts, Webinars, and Marketing Coaching & Training
Team Director: Ernesto Comodo (310) 200-8870
Team Captains: Ardena Brooks, Arnetta Mack, Cynthia Brooks, Jackie Ray
Faith Team (Meets Bi - 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: Dr. Kathy Cash (323) 251-5742
Team Captains: Anna Tutt (323) 335-9638 Apostle Deborah Gray (323) 602-4751
Heritage & Legacy Education Team (Meets Bi-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 (619) 573- 8738
Youth Mentoring Team (MEP) (Meets Bi-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 Captains: Roxanne Williams (213) 200-3880, Demetrious Robinson (424) 370-3129
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Director: Arnetta Mack (323) 942-1613
Team Captain: Ralph Softly (619) 573- 8738
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.
President/CEO: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Marketing Director: Ernesto Comodo
#Shop South L.A. Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LA South Chamber 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
Special Events Coordinator
Serves as the Event Organizer & Point Of Contact representing all of L.A. South Organizations special events i.e. Networking Breakfasts & Mixers, Open House, Members Collaborations, Veterans Breakfast, Expo''s, etc.. Oversee catering, marketing, decorations, volunteers, planning & logistics.
Vice President: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Leadership Team - (Meets Weekly)
Manage L.A. South Teams. Organize Team Events/Programs. Recruit New Members. Seek Funding Opportunities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod, (323) 282-1886
*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 Boards Meets Quarterly
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)
Ambassadors/Membership Development (Meets Weekly)
Serves as Public Relations Members representing all LA South Organizations. Recruit New Members, Ad Sales, Member Engagement, and Community Service. 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. Coordinates LA South Chamber Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention initiatives. Manage Membership status and renewals.
Team Director: Beatrice Williams (310) 628-7115
Team Captain: Annette Dyas (323) 557-2457
Advocacy Team - (Meets Monthly)
Represents LA South Organizations interests at Government Agencies, and Partners. Lobby elected official & staff for Members & LA South 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
Civic Engagement - Community, Small Business, Land Use Civic Relations (Meets Monthly)
The Team ensures L.A. South helps individuals, small businesses, and communities understand civic processes, exercise their rights, and engage constructively in public decision-making, while remaining aligned with legal and ethical nonprofit standards responsible for encouraging informed participation in civic life and advancing the organization’s mission through nonpartisan public involvement, education, and advocacy.
Team Captain: Tracy Williams (818) 383-1390
Financial & Wealth Team (Meets Bi-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 (562) 756-2970
HOPE Team - Helping Other People Everyday (Meets Bi-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 (323) 333-2110
Health & Wellness Team (Meets Bi - Monthly)
Organize Programs & Events through the LA South Hope Foundation (LASHF) related to Mental and Physical Health.
Team Captains: Kris Lawrie (323) 253-2570 / Cynthia Brooks (323) 675-8785
Marketing Team (Meets Bi-Monthly)
Organize and Publish L.A. South Media - Monthly Digital Magazine (L.A. South Connections, and L.A. South Destination Guide. Organize Podcasts, Webinars, and Marketing Coaching & Training
Team Director: Ernesto Comodo (310) 200-8870
Team Captains: Ardena Brooks, Arnetta Mack, Cynthia Brooks, Jackie Ray
Faith Team (Meets Bi - 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: Dr. Kathy Cash (323) 251-5742
Team Captains: Anna Tutt (323) 335-9638 Apostle Deborah Gray (323) 602-4751
Heritage & Legacy Education Team (Meets Bi-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 (619) 573- 8738
Youth Mentoring Team (MEP) (Meets Bi-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 Captains: Roxanne Williams (213) 200-3880, Demetrious Robinson (424) 370-3129
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Director: Arnetta Mack (323) 942-1613
Team Captain: Ralph Softly (619) 573- 8738
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.
President/CEO: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Marketing Director: Ernesto Comodo
#Shop South L.A. Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LA South Chamber 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
Special Events Coordinator
Serves as the Event Organizer & Point Of Contact representing all of L.A. South Organizations special events i.e. Networking Breakfasts & Mixers, Open House, Members Collaborations, Veterans Breakfast, Expo''s, etc.. Oversee catering, marketing, decorations, volunteers, planning & logistics.
Vice President: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Leadership Team - (Meets Weekly)
Manage L.A. South Teams. Organize Team Events/Programs. Recruit New Members. Seek Funding Opportunities.
President/CEO - Dexter McLeod, (323) 282-1886
*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 Boards Meets Quarterly
