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.
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Aerospace Engineer
Background:
● 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
Goals:
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!
Stakeholder Type:
Home Owner
Profession:
Employment recruiter for a human resources recruiting firm
Background:
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.
Goals:
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.
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Background:
Goals:
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Background:
Goals:
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner
Profession:
Principal Consultant
Background:
Peggy Ree White is the CEO and Principal Consultant of OMG Consulting Group formed in May 2013. As principal consultant, Peggy works 1:1 with each client to collaboratively develop and implement effective business planning and strategies, facilitate thorough market research and analysis, and engages her clients in comprehensive financial planning. The focus extends to building new businesses or optimizing current business operations. By leading them to enhance the organization’s design, her clients can implement effective business, sales, and marketing strategies that can lead to growth and profitability.
Goals:
Stakeholder Type:
Home Owner
Profession:
Attorney
Background:
Goals:
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Background:
Goals:
Stakeholder Type:
Resident
Profession:
Health Information Management
Background:
Irma is a proud resident of Winnetka for 24 years. Over the years, She have taken an active role in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of our neighborhood by working closely with county and city services to address community needs.
Goals:
Irma is committed to working with local officials and community members to enhance the safety and cleanliness of Winnetka. Her goal is to actively contribute to the WNC Public Safety Board, collaborating on initiatives that promote a safer, cleaner environment for all residents.
Stakeholder Type:
Interest in the neighborhood
Profession:
Attorney
Background:
Anthony grew up in the west San Fernando Valley and am now raising my own family here as well. He have spent my career working as a local government attorney, and continue to serve at a local agency in Los Angeles. Throughout the years I have enjoyed many trips to the Winnetka Bowling Alley, a burger at Daglas, thrift hunting at the Goodwill, or trips to Morales Tacos on Sherman Way. Throughout the years, he have also patronized many other establishments in the neighborhood. He also lived in Winnetka and my family continues to live in the neighborhood, so he is very familiar with and fond of the community. His children also attend school in Winnetka, and so the well-being of the community remains a top priority to me
Goals:
To work to improve Winnetka parks and explore opportunities with the community to hold more public events at our wonderful parks facilities. I will also work with local officials and the community to secure funding and upgrades for our local parks. In addition, Anthony keenly interested in public safety issues related in the community and identifying ways in which the Neighborhood Council can work with first responders and other officials to continue to enhance the safety of our community.
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Background:
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.
Goals:
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.
Stakeholder Type:
Home Owner
Profession:
Background:
Goals:
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.
Stakeholder Type:
Profession:
Background:
I have served on the Winnetka Neighborhood Council for many years and it is my honor to serve our community on our Council.
Stakeholder Type:
Resident and homeowner
Profession:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Program Manager of a school based mental health program at a local hospital.
Background:
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.
Goals:
I am passionate about creating community and will actively contribute wherever needed to help Winnetka thrive.
Stakeholder Type:
Resident and homeowner
Profession:
Rockwell International
Background:
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.
Goal:
To help others learn to help themselves by giving them the tools and information on where to go For their particular concerns.
Stakeholder Type:
Resident
Profession:
Student
Background:
With a continued interest in policy and civic engagement, Sue has experience interning with 501(c)(3)s and Congressional offices, as well as working on LAUSD advisory councils as a student representative. On campus, she is actively involved with the Varsity Speech Team, Varsity Golf, as well as the school’s magnet student council as President. By working alongside such organizations, school administrators, as well as fellow students, she has developed and hopes to further her understanding in governmental operations.
Goals:
Although I have worked with/to understand city and state government operations, I believe it is just as important to understand my direct community. As a Winnetka resident of over 7 years, I hope my perspectives as a student, a woman of color, and simply another Winnetka neighbor can contribute to a brighter and more connected neighborhood.
