Diego Cardoso, President
Diego Cardoso has 20 years experience in land use planning, housing/redevelopment and transportation planning. Diego’s professional career includes work with nonprofit housing agencies, the City of Los Angeles City Council, and the MTA. Diego is an experienced urban photographer and painter. Most recently, one of his photographs was selected for a permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of National History in Washington DC. He also has a Gallery/Studio in Downtown Los Angeles.
Bonnie Tseng, Secretary
Bonnie Tseng is a long time supporter of the Downtown Los Angeles art scene and has worked with nonprofits for many years in the area of Community Development, CRA, corporate community outreach and corporate charitable contributions. Bonnie volunteers her time on several boards and committees, specializing in fundraising events and group volunteering. She attended her first Downtown Art Walk in 2004 and has been in love with the Downtown arts scene ever since.
Jacquelyn Jones, Treasurer
Jacquelyn K. Jones is a government relations and public affairs professional with over a decade of experience in culturally competent political awareness, public policy, strategic planning, public relations and issue advocacy. Currently, Jacquelyn serves as Government Affairs Manager for AECOM in the Los Angeles Metro area. She has also served as Director of Social Enterprise for the South Bay Center for Economic Development, and as Director of the PACE Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Downtown Los Angeles. Jacquelyn holds a Masters degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Study, and a Bachelor degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Iowa.
Patrice Russell
Patrice Russell is Senior Director of Marketing for Brookfield Properties, a leading global commercial real estate firm that owns, develops, and operates premier assets in the central cores of high-growth international markets. Patrice brings more than twenty years’ experience in branding, place making, advertising, and retail and commercial marketing.
Brady Metcalfe
Brady Metcalfe has been a part of the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk Board since 2013. Brady is the owner of Metcalfe Security, a Private Security and Fire Life Safety company serving the Greater Los Angeles area, and currently serves as Co-Chair of Downtown’s Los Angeles Police Department Community Advisory Board. A native Angelino, Brady grew up on the west side, attended University High School before earning his Bachelor’s at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and completed his MBA in Finance & Marketing from USC. Brady lives in Los Alamitos with his wife Karen and their two sons Michael & James.
Andre Miripolsky
Andre Miripolsky is an internationally-known artist located in Downtown Los Angeles. Andre was born in Paris, and was reared in the rich cultures of Austria, Iran, Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. His dynamic paintings, sculptures, mobiles and graphic designs have attracted devoted international collectors. His collaborations with MTV, The Tonight Show, Elton John, Bette Midler and Quincy Jones have brought his brilliant vision to millions of people. He is also a member of the Hollywood Arts Council Board of Directors.