BOMA/GLA Team Directory
Our team is dedicated to supporting our members with the highest quality resources, advocacy, and industry expertise. We work together to deliver value, foster connections, and provide the tools you need to succeed.
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to any team member below—we’re here to help!
Leadership
Michele Ware
President
- Board of Directors
- Community/Civic Relations
- Strategic Alliances
- Industry Relations
mware@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 106
Assocation Services and Marketing
Tonya Burns
Vice President, Association Services
- Association Management
- Finance & Operations
- Marketing & Communications
- Community Outreach/Programs
tburns@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 103
Alma Lanche
Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Administration
- Social Media
- Administration
alanche@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 104
Membership
Desmond Brown
Director of Engagement
- Member Recruitment & Retention
- Member Engagement
- Annual Partnerships
- Volunteer/Leadership Recruitment
dbrown@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 102
Emily Nejad
Member Services Assistant
- Member Services
- Member Engagement
- Records Management
- Event Registration
enejad@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 101
Advocacy
Christopher Bowen
Director of Government
and Public Affairs
- Government Affairs
- Public Policy
- Political Action Committee
- Regional Councils
cbowen@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 115
Ashley Smith
Policy and Communications Manager
- Policy Committees
- BOMA on the Frontline
- Policy Research and Communications
asmith@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 105
Events and Sponsorship
Latrice Lawson
Director of Programs and Events
- Awards Programs
- Networking/Social Events
- Mentorship Program
- Emerging Leaders Networking Group
llawson@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 107
Karla Andrade
Sponsorship and Events Manager
- Event Sponsorship
- Golf Tournaments
- Fundraising Events
- Seminars/Webinars
kandrade@bomagla.org
Direct: 213-629-2662 ext. 109