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Planning Journey: Ana Lasso shares her experience working in state government, the importance of serving your community, and navigating imposter syndrome
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Guest: ANA M. LASSO
Director, California Department of General Services
Ana M. Lasso was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as the Director of the California Department of General Services on March 19, 2021. Previously, Director Lasso served as the General Manager of Los Angeles’ Exposition Park, a position to which she was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in April 2014.
Director Lasso leads the Department of General Services (DGS), which serves as the business manager for the state of California with over 3,500 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. DGS serves the public by providing a variety of services to state agencies through procurement, acquisition solutions, creative real estate management, design, innovation, environmentally friendly transportation, and funding for the construction of state schools. DGS also serves as a control and oversight department to help protect the interests of the state of California.
In her previous role, Director Lasso represented the state during real estate negotiations to secure the Los Angeles Football Club−Banc of California Stadium and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park. She also led the park through one of its most triumphant economic development periods, with over $1 billion in construction dollars invested throughout Exposition Park’s 160 acres.
Prior to her gubernatorial appointments, Director Lasso managed the Joint Use Development Program for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Joint Use Development Program created community partnerships and capital improvement projects to provide features and enhancements for public schools that provide benefits to students and the surrounding community.
In addition to her expertise in real estate development and strong commitment to public service, Director Lasso has worked at the international level on issues such as economic development, education, city design and housing.
Director Lasso holds a master’s in City Planning and Urban Design Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her commitment to underserved communities is undeniable and has been recognized through awards such as the 2021 Mujer Cambiando el Mundo Award from the Regional Hispanic Institute, 2020 Bridge to the Future Award from A Place Called Home, City Council District 9 SHero Award in 2017, the Los Angeles County Medical Association’s Innovation Award of 2012, Building and Construction’s 2011 “40 Under 40,” the MIT Departmental Service Award, the UCLA Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award and her appointment as a Hispanas Organized for Political Equality “HOPE” Leadership Fellow.
Ana M. Lasso resides in Whittier with her husband Jose Hernandez Vicente, their two children Alba Marina and Diego Jose and two dogs.
Host and Producer: Haydee Urita-Lopez
Editor: Grecia White
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