Kay Hartman

President
Email: kay.hartman@palmsnc.la

Tanya Leal

Vice-President
Email: tanya.leal@palmsnc.la

Colin Jaehnke

Secretary
Email: colin.jaehnke@palmsnc.la

Colin Jaehnke is an accomplished professional serving as the newly appointed Palms Neighborhood Council Secretary. A recent graduate of California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, he holds a degree in Finance and Real Estate. Colin’s expertise extends beyond academia, as he currently works in commercial permitting, providing him with an in-depth understanding of the inner workings and operations of the city. With his strong educational background and practical experience, Colin is well-equipped to contribute to the Palms Neighborhood Council and effectively serve the community.

Colin and his partner Robert and their 2 cats (Armani and Salem), have lived in Palms for the last 5 years. With a passion for all things outdoors, food and traveling he hopes to become a part of great change in Palms.

Ana Garcia Lima

Treasurer
Email: ana.g.lima@palmsnc.la

Hello! My name is Ana Garcia-Lima and I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of the 2023 Neighborhood Council as Treasurer. A little about myself, I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelors in Finance and Real Estate. I currently work at a Fortune 500 company as a Financial Analyst. My work portfolio includes multiple projects with budgets ranging over 10+ million. In this role I work closely with multiple departments to stay within budget.

Jacey Hutchinson

Community-Based Organization Representative
Email: jacey.hutchinson@palmsnc.la

Meet Jacey, a passionate advocate and active member of the Palms Neighborhood Council. With a background in public health, sustainability, and community engagement, she brings a wealth of experience to the council. Their dedication to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community is evident through their involvement in various initiatives, such as working with community gardens to promote sustainable food production and organizing nutrition and gardening programs for students to promote healthy living. With a strong focus on sustainability and environmental health, Jacey is committed to promoting positive change, forging connections between local businesses, community organizations, and residents. Join Jacey and the Palms Neighborhood Council in their mission to create a thriving community that embraces diversity, champions sustainability, and nurtures a sense of belonging for all residents.

Residential Representative for Area A
Email: reed.hutchinson@palmsnc.la

Originally from Northern California, I’ve lived in and around Los Angeles since the mid-60’s, the last 35 years here in Palms. I’ve seen many changes to the neighborhood in that time.

I attended UCLA majoring in Motion Picture Production, staying on to work for the University producing films, multi-media, and photographic work. 

Since retirement I’ve continued at UCLA doing photography for numerous campus departments as well as for UCLA Health – This all makes me somewhat of a Bruin “Lifer”.

In my spare time, as if I have any, I was the company photographer for the Los Angeles Ballet for 16 years, a Dodger cameraman, and a recording engineer and member of NARAS for 25 years.

As the new Representative for Palms Area A on the Neighborhood Council, I wish to amplify the voices of residents and ensure their concerns are addressed effectively. I value and recognize the importance of representing the diverse demographics, interests, and concerns of the Area A neighborhood. 

I look forward to addressing the many challenges facing our neighborhood. I value diverse perspectives and am committed to working alongside fellow council members, community stakeholders, and residents to identify common goals and implement initiatives that benefit our neighborhoods as a whole.

I can generally be found most Sundays at the Palms Farmer’s Market along with my wife Jean and our dog Dakoda – If you run into us there say Hi – especially to Dakoda

Charles Miller

Residential Representative for Area B
Email: charles.miller@palmsnc.la

Residential Area B Representative Charles Miller returns to the Palms NC board after several terms during the last two decades during which he founded and chaired the Green Committee while also serving as chair of the Transportation and Safety Committee and as a member of the Land Use Committee.  The current chair of the Los Angeles Climate Reality Project, Miller has three decades of environmental advocacy.  In 2022 he represented the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance on the California Global Biodiversity Working Group policy committee as a member of the California delegation to the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15 in Montreal, Canada).

A certified California native plant and wildfire defense landscaper and LEED Green Associate, Miller serves on USGBC-LA’s Urban Landscaping Committee and USGBC’s national Advocacy Working Group.  His training includes a sustainability education from UCLA and Zero Waste training from the California Resource Recovery Association.  He created the advocacy organization, LA Native, which promotes biodiversity through native landscaping on behalf of over 30 stakeholder groups.  Currently, Miller is an Environment / Habitat / Natural Resources representative on the LA County Metro Sustainability Council, serves on the Board of Directors of Westwood Greenway and the aforementioned Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance, and also is active with the LA Community Forest Advisory Committee.  His background includes an MA in Cinema Production from USC and work as a globally represented and exhibited fine art photographer.

Steven Stanton

Residential Representative for Area C
Email: steven.staton@palmsnc.la

Hello, Palms! I’m the Residential Representative for Area C. Palms was the first neighborhood I called home when I moved to West LA over a decade ago. As a resident, along with my wife whose psychotherapy private practice is here, we walk, bike, work & rent in Palms. Communities are always evolving and it is my goal to see Palms continue being a vibrant place for all to call home. To pursue this aim, I support policies which promote improvements to low-impact transportation, planning, public health & housing affordability. Consequently, I’m an avid proponent of safe, sustainable mobility & growth, having volunteered my time to support these causes at both the neighborhood & City Council level. As your Area C Representative, I will continue to work with residents to establish our needs and present them to City Council in an actionable way, supported by data. Together, let’s champion people-focused policies that keep Palms moving forward as an equitable, affordable and eco-friendly community for all!

Residential Representative for Area D
Email: reza.akef@palmsnc.la

Katrina Kaiser

Residential Representative for Area E
Email: katrina.kaiser@palmsnc.la

Kyle McAuley

Business Representative
Emai: kyle.mcauley@palmsnc.la

Business Representative
Email: info@palmsnc.la

Please reach out if you have interest in filling this role!

Youth Representative
Email: info@palmsnc.la

We are excited to have our newest member in the Youth role, sworn in 2/7/24!