AT-LARGE Representatives (see bios below)

MARISSA AYALA atlarge1@piconc.com

walter dominguez atlarge2@piconc.com

MICHELLE WARRICK atlarge3@piconc.com

AURA VASQUEZ atlarge4@piconc.com

JESSICA LUND ATLARGE7@PICONC.COM

Jessica moved to the PICO Neighborhood Council district in 2010 and has lived here ever since. She grew up in Michigan and received a B.A. in Political Science (with a double major in Comparative Literature) from the University of Michigan. She received a J.D. from N.Y.U. Law, where she studied law and policy. She moved to Los Angeles from New York city in 2007 to work as an entertainment lawyer at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Currently, she works at The CW Television Network. In her spare time, Jessica writes her own (so far, unproduced) television scripts (most of which feature environmental and community issues dramatized in science fiction worlds). Every day, you can find her walking around the neighborhood with her dogs and other neighbors. She also enjoys the outdoor activities L.A. offers in abundance: swimming, cycling, hiking Runyan and the Angeles National Forest. She joined the PICO NC in 2022 and was instrumental in establishing PICO NC’s first committee dedicated to sustainability, transportation, and mobility issues. She is now the Co-Chair of the Sustainability, Transportation, & Mobility Standing Committee. She is passionate about building a vibrant, welcoming community where neighbors interact and support each other to live their best, healthiest, most sustainable lives.

KEVIN MONROE atlarge8@piconc.com

KEVIN GARRETT MONROE

Kevin has lived in the P.I.C.O. NC area for over 20 years. He lives in the 1934 home previously owned and built by famous Greek developer Spyros George Ponty who developed and founded the “South Carthay” Neighborhood. Kevin joined the P.I.C.O. NC board “to give back to a community that has contributed much to him and his family”.

Kevin Monroe is originally from Washington, DC. He moved to Los Angeles over 20 years ago to accept an attorney position at the law firm of Latham and Watkins. Monroe never left the area, and has served as an executive for several motion picture companies, including Walt Disney Motion Pictures, Warner Bros., Dreamworks Animation, and Paramount Pictures. He has negotiated and/or provided legal support for “A level” talent deals including: Johnny Depp, Dwayne Johnson, Tom Hanks, and Jerry Bruckheimer. Monroe has worked on major motion picture projects, including: the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN films; the TROLLS films; the BOSS BABY films; and the KUNG FU PANDA films. Lastly, Kevin has provided legal support in connection with complex real estate transactions involving Theme Park Rides and Attractions, and high technology (including virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence).

Kevin is also a college adjunct professor. He teaches a Business Affairs course at the American Film Institute (AFI) to students seeking a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.).

Monroe is a U.S. Military Veteran. He completed the Army Reserve Officers Training Corp. (R.O.T.C.) program at Howard, and served a total of 6 years in the military. Kevin remains active and fit. He has run eight marathons, including Boston, New York and Los Angeles.

Kevin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Howard University. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He is a proud father of two children, Carson (a senior at Brentwood School) and Harper (a sophomore at Marlborough School).

AHNA BIDDLE atlarge9@piconc.com

vacant atlarge10@piconc.com

MIMI HOLT atlarge11@piconc.com

AT-LARGE Representatives BIOGRAPHIES

MARISSA AYALA | atlarge1@piconc.com

Marissa is a renter in Wilshire Vista Heights, and currently works as a policy analyst in her day job. She is a graduate of the Master of Public Policy program at UCLA Luskin where she focused on environmental policy and served on the board of Policy Professionals for Diversity and Equity (PPDE). She is extremely passionate about environmental justice, and chose to get more involved in local politics to ensure that our elected officials are making decisions based on evidence-based policy and a pursuit of racial justice. In her spare time she can likely be found enjoying the outdoors, hiking or roller skating around Los Angeles.

BRAD KANE | atlarge6@piconc.com

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and graduated from both UCLA and Hastings College of the Law. Professionally, I am a lawyer. My practice focuses on helping people, especially in the areas of employment law and landlord tenant disputes.

In 1999, I moved to South Carthay. In 2007, I was elected President of the South Carthay Neighborhood Association and continue in that role. I joined the PICO Neighborhood Council to help protect and preserve our beautiful neighborhood, and was elected President of the PICO NC in 2015. I love learning about our wonderful neighborhood and strive to empower our board members and stakeholders in their efforts to preserve and improve it.

MICHELLE WARRICK | atlarge3@piconc.com

Michelle Warrick is a resident of Faircrest Heights and a current Area Representative for P.I.C.O. NC. She has lived in Faircrest Heights for over 30 years. She continues to be an advocate for students and parents at Crescent Heights Social Justice and STEAM Magnet Elementary School. She works closely with the Senior Lead Police Officer addressing various issues that are a concern in the neighborhood. As a committee member of Land Use for P.I.C.O. NC, she helps facilitate communication between the residence and the developers. She is highly concern about maintaining affordable housing for the area. Michelle is a graduate of Cal-State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Marketing