South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission

• Read more about Christopher Torres

Commissioner Torres is the Founding Principal of Agency Artifact Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. He brings over a decade of experience in all aspects of architecture, design, planning, public art, and community engagement, and has led large-scale multidisciplinary architectural practices working locally and internationally. Mr. Torres holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley, training in Urban Design from Columbia University and a BA in Urban Studies from Loyola Marymount University.

• Read more about Steven Vasquez

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• Read more about Stacey Pruitt

Commissioner Pruitt is an attorney for a Special District in Southern California that addresses environmental issues. She is a career prosecutor, and is certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Pruitt attended the University of Southern California and the University of West Los Angeles for undergrad and obtained her doctorate in Law from Loyola Law School.

• Read more about Jaqueline Orozco

Commissioner Orozco is an attorney who represents government agencies in matters related to public works projects. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Watts Village Theater Company and a former law clerk for the City of Los Angeles' Office of the City Attorney. Ms. Orozco holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a doctorate in Law from University of Iowa.

• Read more about Eric D. Bates

Commissioner Bates is a Special Assistant Inspector General with the California Office of the Inspector General. Previously, he served as a Deputy Attorney General with the Office of the Attorney General in the California Department of Justice. Mr. Bates holds a doctorate in Law from Whittier College.