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AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember, District #54, California
October 9, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am PDT
$15.00 – $25.00
AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember, District #54, California
2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:
The 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy, sustainable, and economically competitive future.
Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember, District #54, California
Assemblymember Mark González was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 and appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly to serve as Majority Whip.
González represents the 54th Assembly District — one of the most diverse districts in California. District 54 encompasses Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, Westlake, Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, Pico-Union, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Historic Filipinotown, and the cities of Vernon, Montebello, and Commerce.
González is the son of a single mother and grew up in Section 8 housing — he understands the challenges working families face in trying to make ends meet. After his mother suffered a stroke two years ago, Mark became her sole caregiver — taking his mom to the grocery store, doctor appointments, and attending church with her every Sunday. In this role, he witnessed the failures of government, social programs, and the healthcare system to support vulnerable seniors adequately.
Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Mark served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. He successfully organized support for laws to make community college free, protect our air and water, make housing more affordable, and combat the homelessness crisis.
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Mark helped lead the fight to pass a constitutional amendment in California protecting a person’s right to access safe, legal abortion care — effectively turning California into a safe haven for anyone seeking reproductive care across the nation. In 2023, Mark organized to pass a new law ensuring all healthcare workers receive a minimum wage of $25/hour.
The challenges he and his family faced are at the core of his advocacy, driving him to stand up for his community and work toward ensuring that no Californian has to endure such struggles.
This Reception is Hosted By:
The 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE)
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- Lori R. Gay – President & CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday, May 9 (8am)
- Laura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative, 30th District = Friday, August 8 (8am)
- Lourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday, August 21 (8am)
- Leigh Sata, Ed.D, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive, LACCD = Friday, August 22 (8am)
- Adrin Nazarian – Councilmember, District #2, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, August 28 (9am)* *(9am, not 8am)
- Janisse Quiñones, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer, LADWP = Friday, August 29 (8am)
- Michael Baim – VP, Venue Infrastructure (VNI), Energy (NRG), and Look & Sign (LNS), LA 28 = Thursday, September 11 (8am)
- Laura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager, LADOT = Thursday, September 18 (8am)
- Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember, District #54, California = Friday, September 19 (8am)
- John L. Reamer, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director, Bureau of Contract Administration, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, October 16 (8am)
- Sade Elharaway – Assemblymember, District #57, California = Friday, October 17 (8am)
- Ysabel Jurado – Councilmember, District #14, City of Los Angeles = Thursday, October 30 (8am)
2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:
