Staff

Since its inception, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles has mostly been an all volunteer organization. Many dedicated individuals gave freely of their time to build it - and still do. As the organization's footprint has grown each year, there is an increase in the administrative work that needs to be done to maintain it - not to mention, to grow it. We are pleased to announce that as of July 2020, ADSLA has an Administrative Coordinator to help us accomplish, not only some of the day to day tasks involved with running a non-profit organization, but also to bring many of our wishlist projects to fruition. Please welcome Jessica Rivas Acuña!

Jessica Rivas Acuña, Administrative Coordinator

Jessica Rivas Acuña is a second year M.A. Candidate in the Heritage Conservation program at USC writing her thesis on the post-war growth and its built environment in Norwalk, California. Her academic and professional background lies in California history with an emphasis on the late 19th century. Her other research interests include domestic architecture and the promotion of interdisciplinary perspectives when studying the built environment. She previously worked at Heritage Square Museum for ten years during which time she held various positions including Education Manager and Director of Programs & Operations. Jessica is “excited to apply my years of non-profit experience to an organization that has a strong history of working for the historic preservation of buildings throughout Los Angeles.” She added that she “looks forward to learning more about how the Art Deco movement developed and manifested in the built environment of the LA area.”