Meet The Team

Executive board

Dorian Bonner

President

Dorian Bonner is a District 1 resident and Communications Coordinator for the office of Mayor Rex Richardson.

For the last five years, Dorian has focused his efforts on community-oriented initiatives, working to help others in Long Beach thrive. He has been an advocate for human rights, environmental justice, racial equity, and equitable COVID-19 recovery.

Dorian is also a photographer who enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with his partner and their two cats.

Aliah Reza Khan
Exec. Vice President

Coming soon!

Robert allarte
VP of Administration and Finance

Robert is a native Angeleno dedicated to making Southern California a better place for all to thrive.

In helping make Southern California a better place for all, Robert serves as a youth board member for HONOR PAC, a non-partisan, mission-driven Political Action Committee dedicated to helping facilitate the dialogue on LGBTQ+ and Latinx issues throughout California and beyond while advocating for the political empowerment of Latinx LGBTQ+ candidates who, in turn, support the interests of all LGBTQ+ communities, both locally and nationally.

Robert also serves as a board member for Tomorrow's Leaders, a young professionals network of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Orange County, which aims to raise awareness and find a cure for cystic fibrosis. As a commissioner on the Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission, Robert assists in consulting with and advising the Long Beach City Council on the formulation of city policies regarding the development and operation of the Long Beach Municipal Airport.

Robert received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Whittier College, where he serves as a board member for the Alumni Association Board of Directors and lives in District 4.

Megan ignacio
VP OF MARKETING

Montserrat Pineda
VP OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Lukas Walczak
Immediate Past President

Megan Ignacio is a public figure, public relations professional, and community advocate in the Greater Los Angeles Area. A proud first-generation Filipino American, she was born and raised in the San Francisco East Bay Area and has been a resident of Long Beach for over ten years. Megan is an alumna of Long Beach City College and Cal State LA.

Her diverse professional background includes roles as a Public Relations Specialist for the City of Los Angeles, a Community Information Specialist for the City of Long Beach, and a Design and Media Coordinator for the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC). As a Community Outreach Coordinator for Long Beach Animal Care Services, she led initiatives that exceeded adoption goals, transforming community involvement and attitudes toward animal shelters.

Megan actively champions social justice and community empowerment, utilizing artistic expression to highlight the diverse experiences of Asian and Asian American communities. She serves as a board member of several nonprofits focused on arts, culture, and mental health.

Coming soon!

Lukas is a proud resident of District 1 and a Senior Advisor to Congressmember Robert Garcia. He has years of experience in community organizing and field operations as well as a background in civil activism.

He oversaw fundraising operations for Amnesty International, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for refugee relief and immigrants' rights. He has also worked on numerous local and statewide campaigns in various capacities.