Greater Los Angeles
Since 2022, this group has brought the queer community together across LA’s sprawling geography.
Upcoming Events
One of the best ways to connect is by joining us at an upcoming event.
How It All Began
As the second largest metro area in the United States and a center of the design, construction, and real estate industries, it was only natural to expand west. Though the sprawling geography of LA makes it a challenge to bring people together to support our mission, we find that actually makes it all the more important!
Our City Leader
Eric Schwartz
Eric, a structural engineer and one of the original founders of Build Out Alliance, brought the organization to Los Angeles when he moved there in 2021. While launching his own engineering practice, he helped establish a strong local presence for BOA. Although he’s since passed day-to-day planning to the local committees, Eric continues to guide the Los Angeles group and remains the key link to the board and executive team.
Have some questions? Shoot me an email at eschwartz@buildoutalliance.org.
How To Get Involved
Learn more about the local committees that keep our Greater Los Angeles group going. Not seeing one you like? Check out our national committees for more opportunities to get involved.
Committee Chairs
Trent Cohen
tcohen@buildoutalliance.org
Brian Schaller
bschaller@buildoutalliance.org
Community Building Committee
This committee plans social, networking, and other community-centric events to bring everyone together across the sprawling geography of LA. They also spearhead our pillar events like Pride Parades and the Coming Out Party.
Committee Chairs
Danny Lucas
dlucas@buildoutalliance.org
Scott Kepford
skepford@buildoutalliance.org
Professional Programming Committee
Providing educational and informative events is what this committee focuses on. From panel discussions to lectures, this group helps elevate the queer dialogue.
