2nd DISTRICT

Holly J. Mitchell

3RD District Supervisor

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell currently serves as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. As the daughter of parents who were public servants and a third-generation Angeleno, Mitchell leads with a deep understanding of the vital safety net LA County provides to millions of families and is committed to ensuring that all residents can thrive.

Lieutenant Colonel - Patricia Jackson-Kelley

2nd District Commissioner 

Patricia Jackson-Kelley, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.) Patricia Jackson-Kelley is a veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force, Army and Navy Reserve. She retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of combined active duty and reserve service.

 

 Lt. Col. Jackson-Kelley served as the Program Manager for a 40-bed substance abuse ward and as the Women Veteran Program Manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs–West Los Angeles. During her employment, she was instrumental in implementing programs, funds and resources for women veterans. 

 

During her time at the Veterans Hospital, she also served as one of the initial board members during the formation of U.S. VETS. Currently she serves on the Foundation for Women Warriors board of directors, is a County of Los Angeles Commissioner for Military and Veteran Affairs in the 2nd District and VP of operations for National Association of Black Military Women.

Captain Jawana R. McFadden

2nd District Commission

Captain Jawana R. McFadden is a global diversity, equity, accessibility, belonging, and inclusion change agent, with special emphasis on matters concerning Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (IWD). She holds a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University. 


She is a Combat Veteran and proud member of the United States Army National Guard who continues to serve her country, with this year marking her 23rd year of service. She currently serves as a proud member of the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Military Veterans Advisory Council and was recently appointed as Commissioner, for the Los Angeles County Veterans’ Advisory Commission (2nd District).

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