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About Us

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With Veterans,
Service Members, And
Their Families

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The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs supports veterans, service members, and their families by guiding them through federal and state benefits, including compensation, pensions, education, medical care, home loans, funeral benefits, and license plate designation. Our licensed Veterans Service Officers also provide referrals for mental health and substance use care.

We are headquartered in Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, a 10-story facility offering conference rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, industrial kitchens, and banquet halls available for rental through the Warrior Heritage Foundation.

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Our mission

The mission of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is to foster a community where every Veteran, Service Member, and their families are honored and supported through advocacy, resources, and dedicated services.

Our vision

To be the center of gravity for all military and Veteran initiatives in the county that helps Veterans, Service Members, and their families to realize their full potential.

Our Values

Selfless
Empowerment
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Value
Integrity
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EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Meet the individuals driving our mission forward and learn about their backgrounds, achievements, and commitment to serving veterans.

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James Zenner

Director, Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
SEE JIM'S BIO
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Nareh Alexani

Supervisor, Homeless Services Division
SEE NAREH'S FULL BIO
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Esmeralda Alamillo-Gadut

Program Manager, Veteran Services
SEE ESME'S FULL BIO
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Cameron Cook

Supervisor, Justice-Involved Veterans Services Division
SEE CAMERON'S FULL BIO
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Joaquin Enriquez

Program Manager, Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN)
SEE JOAQUIN'S FULL BIO
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Kenneth Gonzales Jr.

Supervisor, Veterans Claims Division
SEE KENNETH'S FULL BIO

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Commission

The Advisory Commission plays a vital role in guiding our initiatives and policies. Explore the profiles of our esteemed commission members and access archives of past meetings to stay informed about our decision-making processes.

Meet the commission
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intake@mva.lacounty.gov

877-452-3837

News & Resources

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LA County Launches Veteran Housing Navigation Program to Expand Support

LA County Launches Veteran Housing Navigation Program to Expand Support

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 19, 2025) — The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) today announced the launch of the Veteran Housing Navigation Program (VHNP), a new…

Los Angeles County Veterans Service Partners Recognize FY25 Annual Awardees

Los Angeles County Veterans Service Partners Recognize FY25 Annual Awardees

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 10, 2025) — Veterans service organizations and community partners from across Los Angeles County gathered on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at The California Endowment to celebrate the…

A Promise Kept: The Long Road to Justice for a Vietnam Veteran’s Family

A Promise Kept: The Long Road to Justice for a Vietnam Veteran’s Family

LOS ANGELES (November 2025) — For nearly two decades, Harriet Sanderlin carried both the memory of her late husband, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dwight L. Sanderlin, and the burden of a…

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