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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC Hosts Fall AEI Forum to Promote Increased Banking Access in Los Angeles County

Event Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Location
Virtual – Microsoft Teams

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will lead a virtual Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) meeting to continue to expand the AEI's community development collaborations to benefit low- and moderate-income households.  The event will help AEI members prepare to capitalize on the 2026 tax season through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and leverage the efforts of BankOn Los Angeles County to expand access to affordable and sustainable bank accounts. 

Presenters:     

  • Jay Miller, Associate Director, Inland SoCal Housing Collective & BankOn Inland SoCal Lead
  • Aaron Hirsh, Principal, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
  • Jose Figueroa, Assistant Vice President/Community Development Officer, Enterprise Bank & Trust
  • Damian Pipkins, Program Manager II, Center for Financial Empowerment, Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, County of Los Angeles
  • Audrey Casillas, Assistant Director, Community Economic Development Services, Koreatown Youth+ Community Center
  • Mona Fontela, Senior Vice President/Director of Community Development and CRA Officer, Royal Business Bank
  • Lisa Brooks, First Vice President/Community Development Finance, California Bank and Trust
  • Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
  • Luke W. Reynolds, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC

When: 

Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT

Where: 

Virtual – Microsoft Teams, registration information below.  Attendees will receive login instructions the day before the event.

Who Should Attend: 

Federally insured financial institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, foundations, and state, local, and federal government agencies interested in promoting economic inclusion for low- and moderate-income households in Los Angeles.

Registration Information: 

To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information.  You will receive a confirmation email once completed.  REGISTER          

Contact Information: 

If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at  sdejesus@fdic.gov.  

 Additional Resources:          

Last Updated: September 16, 2025