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
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: TBD
Team Captain: Ardena Brooks
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 Consultants.
Serves as Small Business consultants to assist Members with obtaining licenses, certifications, tax documents, business formation, and access to capital.
Team Director: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Team Captains: TBD
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Captain: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Vendor Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Vendors. This team coordinates Buy Out events, "Pop Ups" and vending opportunities for our Certified Members. The goal is to practice cooperative economics.
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 - Lottie Cleveland (323) 252-1937
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
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: TBD
Team Captain: Ardena Brooks
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 Consultants.
Serves as Small Business consultants to assist Members with obtaining licenses, certifications, tax documents, business formation, and access to capital.
Team Director: Dexter McLeod (323) 282-1886
EYB Director: Regina Grant Peterson (562) 900-9221
Team Captains: TBD
Travel Club (Meets Monthly)
Serves as Travel Coordinators & Ambassadors for LASCC Travel Club. Organize venues, accommodations, transportation, etc.
Team Captain: Opa Jean Price (323) 817-5249
Vendor Team (Meets Monthly)
Consist of LASCC Certified Vendors. This team coordinates Buy Out events, "Pop Ups" and vending opportunities for our Certified Members. The goal is to practice cooperative economics.
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 - Lottie Cleveland (323) 252-1937
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