Join the Board
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council currently has one vacant board seat that we are looking to fill with a dedicated and community-minded individual.
Board members are required to attend one monthly board meeting and strongly encouraged to actively participate in one of the WNC Committees. Council membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or owns real property in Winnetka and also to those who declare a stake in Winnetka as a community interest stakeholder, For more information email board@winnetkanc.com.
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Aerospace Engineer
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● Demonstrated effective representation of a large community
● Integrated technical, procedural, and organizational changes into thecouncil
● Involved and trained youth representatives wanting more participation
● Deepened Civic Engagement with Los Angeles City policies andordinances
● Set the goals to improve education and leadership development withyouth
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Being a representative of the NC is a privilege. I firmly believe that a proactive approach to community engagement and problem-solving can create a safer and more prosperous community for all of us. I commit to work to provide a safe and comfortable community in which to reside and work. I am committed to the needs of the Winnetka population, and I will put all my effort toward making a community that serves its constituents. I am eager to help others in our community, and to make a difference. I have always been involved in school’s leadership, initiating leadership roles and tasks that can serve others, and thinking outside the box in an innovative way to come up with solutions to problems. I want to be part of the change and to ensure that all residents feel that we are moving forward together. Let’s do remarkable things for our neighborhood!
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Employment recruiter for a human resources recruiting firm
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One of the founders of the Winnetka Neighborhood Council. Involved in community organizations, including the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, and local and civic groups along with being a member of the governing council of 3 public schools including an elementary, middle, and high school.
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My goal for the Winnetka Neighborhood Council is to advocate for our community to local, county, and state political and other organizations and to those appropriate officials such as for policing and public works, to use its budget to assist with community public needs such as for traffic relief, and to advocate for and to assist community youth programs primarily through schools such as for library books and through park and recreation centers such as for sponsoring safe Halloween parties.
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Landscape Contractor
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David is the president of both the San Fernando Valley and Beverly Hills Rose Societies. He has been lecturing and doing volunteer work for 30 years for schools, libraries, civic organizations, veterans groups, etc.
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My name is Ajantha Sriramya. As an immigrant, I have successfully overcome numerous challenges while trying to make a new beginning in this country. These struggles have not only given me unique perspectives and practical experiences in problem solving they have strengthened my resolve to make a positive contribution to my community. In addition, I have been actively engaged in civic, charitable, and cultural activities and have acquired a variety of essential skills, such as team building, negotiation and conflict resolution, which I believe would be great assets should I be elected to serve on the Board of the Neighborhood Council.
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As a homeowner, I feel very rooted in my neighborhood and will work very hard to improve the quality of life for the people of Winnetka.
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To address the needs of the unhoused community in Winnetka and offers support in favor of City programs that provide housing, medical, and other social services to unhoused residents. We also provide a forum for residents to discuss the topic of homelessness and potential solutions to the issue.
Finally, to host relevant speakers to help educate us and provide community updates on the topic.
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I have served on the Winnetka Neighborhood Council for many years and it is my honor to serve our community on our Council.
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Resident and homeowner
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Program Manager of a school based mental health program at a local hospital.
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As a co-founder of our neighborhood watch that was created in 2017, I have connected with many local Winnetka leaders. I am excited to be a board member serving Winnetka.
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I am passionate about creating community and will actively contribute wherever needed to help Winnetka thrive.
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Rockwell International
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I moved to Winnetka 24 years ago. Since that day I became involved in helping the community reporting graffiti, illegally dumped items and worked with CD3 to help in matters regarding Penfield alley and was instrumental in the alley being made a drive through driveway.
I was employed at Rockwell International ,Rocketdyne Division for 28 years as a Supply Support Analyst, Materials Investigator and in Product Support. I retired in 2009.
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To help others learn to help themselves by giving them the tools and information on where to go For their particular concerns.
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