Staff

LACO’s staff is regularly recognized by audiences for its helpfulness and willingness to go “out of the way” to create an inviting and comfortable concert-going experience for audiences.

executive

Ben Cadwallader

Executive Director Designate

Ruth Eliel

interim executive director

advancement

Julia Paras

director of advancement + leadership giving

(213) 622-7001, ext 211

Brandon Faber

Assistant Director of Individual Giving + Events

(213) 622-7001, ext 221

finance & administration

Karin Burns

director of finance & administration

(213) 622-7001, ext 208

Zachary Olea

accounting associate

(213) 622-7001, ext 220

marketing

Coleman Richardson

assistant director of patron journey

(213) 622-7001, ext 210

Mike Mancillas

assistant director of digital strategy & design

(213) 622-7001, ext 209

Marika Suzuki

marketing & design coordinator

(213) 622-7001, ext 207

Artistic Operations and Community Programs

Elizabeth Ostrow

Artistic Planning Consultant

Andrea Laguni

interim general manager

(213) 622-7001, ext 213

Taylor Lockwood

operations manager

(213) 622-7001, ext 212

David Rakita

Artistic Coordinator

(213) 622-7001, ext 204

Stephanie Yoon

community engagement coordinator

(213) 622-7001, ext 224

Orchestral Series

Join "America's finest chamber orchestra" for a seven concert series that showcases the ensemble’s trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.

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Baroque Conversations

Explore the genesis of the Baroque repertoire with this three concert series. Legendary musicians introduce the works from the stage and engage the audience in short, compelling talks.

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In Focus: Beethoven

Margaret Batjer curator

Join concertmaster Margaret Batjer for a three concert series of remarkable chamber works by one of the most recognized and influential musicians of any period: Beethoven.

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