VAC-LAVeterans Advisory Council of Los Angeles
A California nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to empowering, advocating for, and elevating the lives of veterans and their families through elite mentorship, comprehensive healthcare navigation, and the relentless pursuit of systemic excellence.
88,000+
Veterans in LA County
3,800+
Homeless Veterans
25
Council Members
5
Service Regions
Core Values (The NVAC Decagon)
Integrity & Accountability
Operating with the care an ordinarily prudent person would exercise.
Transparency
Prominent public disclosure of all governance documents.
Radical Inclusivity
Strict non-discrimination across all protected categories.
Service Before Self
Prioritizing the collective mission over individual gain.
Economic Empowerment
Driving veteran success in the modern marketplace.
Unwavering Advocacy
Being the loudest voice for those who cannot speak.
Strategic Collaboration
Building bridges, not silos.
Ethical Leadership
Continuous monitoring of conflicts of interest.
Compassionate Leadership
Leading with empathy born from shared sacrifice.
Legacy
Building a foundation that serves the next generation of heroes.
Chairperson
Senior Military Officer (Rtd.) – Presides over all board meetings
Vice-Chairperson
Local Business Leader – Chairs the Advisory Board
Secretary
Responsible for minutes, attendance, and annual Conflict of Interest disclosures
Treasurer
Manages funds, receipts, and disbursements; chairs the Finance Committee
Service Branch Officers
Combat Soldiers
Chaplain
Local Business Leaders
Local Politician
Senior VA Leader
VA Doctors
Lawyers (Veterans)
Healthcare Navigation
Streamlining VAMC and specialist care access
Legal Defense
Assistance with disability claims and discharge upgrades
Executive Mentorship
High-level networking for veteran transitions
Mental Health Resilience
Peer-led support and clinical research intervention
Legislative Reform
Drafting pro-veteran policy at the local and state levels
Crisis & HUD-VASH Integration
Immediate housing stabilization and federal voucher support
Spiritual Counseling
Holistic wellness and moral injury recovery
Small Business Incubation
Capital access and strategy for entrepreneurs
Educational Pathing
Maximizing GI Bill and vocational training
Public Information
Maintaining transparency via the Governance web portal
Governance
All corporate powers are exercised by the Board of Directors (minimum 3 members).
Conflict of Interest
Members have a continuing duty to disclose potential conflicts and must abstain from voting on such matters.
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings held at least quarterly; Annual Meeting held every October.
Attendance Policy
Missing 3 consecutive meetings or 40% of meetings results in automatic resignation.