Barbara Mathews
What is your current professional role?
I retired in 2019 from Southern California Edison, where I served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary. Currently, in addition to the Red Cross LA Region Board, I serve on the board of Public Counsel, the largest pro bono law firm in the country.
What was your first job?
I first worked in agriculture. My mom hired my...
Jeff Sakaguchi
What is your current professional role?
I am the lead independent director for True Blue, Inc., a publicly-traded industrial staffing and recruitment process outsourcing company. I’m also on the boards of Eccentex, Inc. and ThinkIQ, Inc., both of which are venture-backed software companies.
What was your first job?
My first job was picking strawberries for 50 cents a flat. I then had a paper route for a few...
Angela Evans
What is your current professional role?
I am the President/CEO, of the Crenshaw Christian Center
What was your first job?
My first job was at Robert’s Studio. They took High School Graduation photos for schools all over Southern California.
Where did you grow up?
In the Los Angeles area, Watts (South LA), West side during latter part of elementary school through college.
What is a fun fact about you or secret...
Kecia Washington, Regional Board Member
What is your current professional role? Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, LADWP
What was your first job? McDonald's
Where did you grow up? White Plains New York and Altadena California
What is a fun fact about you or a secret skill you have? I cannot light a match.
What is your personal connection to the Red Cross? See above remembering the trauma of my house catching on fire in...
