Director of Development Aaron Campbell believes that strong communities are built through creativity, compassion, and civic engagement. His background includes work and advocacy for the arts, human rights, and environmental protection, experiences that shaped his commitment to social impact and public service. As Director of Development at International Institute of Los Angeles, Aaron works with donors [...]

Chief Financial Officer Fritzie has more than 25 years of experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and auditing across both private and government sectors. Before joining IILA in January 2025, Fritzie worked for school districts and charter schools since 2008. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in public administration with an [...]

Director of Matching Grant Jamie runs the Matching Grant Program at IILA, and is proud of the program's work offering intensive case management and accelerated employment services to refugees and other vulnerable immigrants. She has worked for IILA since 2021. Prior to working at IILA, Jamie worked in private and nonprofit tutoring programs [...]

TEAM & CHANGES Project Manager Chrystal Dorado has been dedicated to the nonprofit sector since 2021, contributing her expertise to advancing organizational missions and serving diverse communities. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for empowering others, Chrystal is committed to creating meaningful impact in her work. Chrystal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from [...]

Director, Transportation Services Ronni Jackson, a native of South Los Angeles, has worked with LA Metro programs for over sixteen years and currently oversees the Southwest and Northwest regions of the Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program. In her experience working through the many phases of the program since the Immediate Needs and Rider Relief Transportation programs, she [...]

President & CEO Cambria Tortorelli has had a career in nonprofits spanning more than 30 years, including 15 years in nonprofit leadership.  Before joining IILA in May 2021, she previously worked as the Parish Life Director at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena for 13 years, where she was the first lay person to lead the parish.  Prior [...]

Chief Operating Officer Susan Eckert joined IILA in 2008 as the Director of Administration. She was responsible for handling employee relations, recruitment, safety, training & development, payroll and benefits for the agency. She received a promotion to Vice President in November 2012, became the Senior Vice President in June 2019 and is currently the Chief Operating Officer. Susan [...]

Senior Director, Immigration Legal Services Division Valerie Herrera Corey joined IILA in January 2017. Valerie provides direct legal representation to Unaccompanied Minors in removal proceedings. She also supervises the Immigration Legal Services Division attorneys and support staff and manages grant applications and their reporting requirements. Valerie was always interested in public interest law, but was inspired to become [...]

Vice President of Child Development Edith Sanchez holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles and has over 22 years of experience in subsidized child care programs and 24 years in the field of child development. Prior to IILA, Edith began her career as a teacher assistant while she was an undergraduate student, working [...]

Nutrition Division Director Dianna Wong joined IILA in 2013 to oversee the Nutrition Division and all food preparation and delivery logistics. After several years of working in accounting and being a stay-at-home mom to her 2 children, Dianna decided to pursue her passion for food and enroll in culinary school. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school [...]