Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: Board Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The PRNC Board sworn in by Controller Wendy Greuel April 2010

Name	Mel Mitchell
Role	President Outreach Committee Member
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Management Consultant
Term Ends	2014
Email	MelMitchell@PRNC.org
Goal	Work to maintain the special quality of life enjoyed in the Porter Ranch community.
Other	PRNC Representative to the Porter Ranch Design Review Board. The Board consists of 8 stakeholders selected by Councilman Greig Smith. The purpose of the Board is to review proposed designs against the Porter Ranch Specific Plan and advise the City Planning Department. Information on the latest proposed developments.

Name	Paula Cracium
Role	Vice President Outreach Chair
Stakeholder	Work in Porter Ranch
Profession	Church Administration
Term Ends	2012
Email	PaulaCracium@PRNC.org
Goal	I want to make a positive influence in our area-to create a "close community" for our amazing local area.


Name	Maha Batta
Role	Treasurer
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Real Estate
Term Ends	2014
Email	Maha.Batta@PRNC.org
Goal

Name	Ali Dabirian
Role	Secretary Youth Representative
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Student
Term Ends	2012
Email	AliDabirian@prnc.org
Goal

Name	Bright A. Aregs
Role	Land Use Chair Event Planning Co-Chair
Stakeholder	Homeowner in Porter Ranch for 10 years
Profession	Engineer
Term Ends	2014
Email	BrightAregs@PRNC.org
Goal	I will work hard to maintain the value of our homes by keeping our streets safe and clean for our children and community. I will work with the Board to establish a Community Monthly Emergency Preparedness Briefing (CMEPB) to educate the general population of our great community on what to do in case of natural disasters, such as fire and earthquake.

Name	Mandhata Chauhan
Role	Land Use Committee Member
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Computer Software Systems Consulting
Term Ends	2012
Email	Mandhata@PRNC.org
Goal	I want to help increase and maintain the quality of life in Porter Ranch including: safety, beautification and a peaceful neighborhood.


Name	Susan Hammarlund
Role	Education Chair Recreation Chair
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Teacher
Term Ends	2012
Email	SueHammarlund@PRNC.org
Goal	My goal is to meet the needs of fellow Porter Ranch stake-holders and to work on an outreach program, so that all the stake-holders become involved in the growth and improvement of our neighborhood.


Name	Becky Leveque
Role	Police, Fire & Safety Chair Education Committee Member Outreach Committee Member Prior President 2006-2007
Stakeholder	Resident, property owner and business owner in Chatsworth which includes clients in the Porter Ranch Area
Profession	Practice Administrator for James D. Beller, D.D.S. and for Dave Leveque Insurance Services in Chatsworth
Term Ends	2012
Email	BeckyLeveque@PRNC.org
Goal	To help keep our area clean and safe
Other	PRNC Representative to Council District 12's Neighborhood Council Service Cabinet. The purpose of the Cabinet is to coordinate service requests between the Neighborhood Councils and the City.

Name	Patrick Pope
Role	At Large Boardmember
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Retired
Term Ends	2012
Email	PatrickPope@PRNC.org
Goal	My goal is to makes sure that Porter Ranch gets its fair share of city resources in these tough budgetary times.

Name	Richard Rippey
Role	At Large Boardmember
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	Retired
Term Ends	2014
Email	RichardRippey@PRNC.org
Goal	To work with the stakeholders and the Board to keep Porter Ranch safe, clean and beautiful.

Name	Vas Singh
Role	Speakers Bureau Chair Police, Fire & Safety Committee Member
Stakeholder	Resident
Profession	City of Los Angeles
Term Ends	2014
Email	VasSingh@PRNC.org
Goal	To educate and help residents to keep Porter Ranch environment healthy, clean, and safe to live or work. To work with City authorities to augment civic services to the community. To work towards bringing harmony amongst residents making Porter Ranch a closely knitted community caring for their neighborhood needs, its well-being and, betterment.