Southern California Olympic Legacy Institutions Elect New Board Chair and Continue To Build Impactful Opportunities in Los Angeles
The LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund—legacy organizations of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles and leaders nationally in positive youth development through sport—have appointed three new Board Members who are influential in Southern California’s business community, and elected a Board Chair.
The new Board Members are Shannon Eusey, CEO of Beacon Pointe Advisors, Jennifer Lin, Managing Partner of GLS Partners, and Arthur J. Ochoa, Senior Vice President, Advancement, and Chief Advancement Officer of Cedars-Sinai. They have distinguished backgrounds in finance, healthcare, philanthropy, law, policy and government.
Lisa Wehrly was elected Chair of the Board. She is the 10th Board Chair of the LA84 Foundation, the second woman to be elected to the position and the first woman of color. Wehrly is President and CEO of Wedgewood.
“I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working with our board, leaders, and staff as we continue to bring the transformational power of sports and play to all kids,” said Wehrly. “We welcome Shannon, Jennifer and Art. Each brings leadership in their fields, and passion for our mission to help expand the Play Equity Fund’s impact and the LA84 Foundation’s Olympic legacy to greater heights for young people.”
The new Board Members join an LA84 and Play Equity Fund Board united in its mission to provide access to sport, play and movement to all children. The Board guides LA84’s national leadership built on decades of developing innovative strategies for play equity.
These appointments mark another chapter in LA84’s continued growth as an Olympic legacy organization with deep roots serving Southern California, during a pivotal time for the region. With the Foundation’s charitable partner, the Play Equity Fund, the enterprise is ensuring access to physical activity for youth and communities as Los Angeles hosts a wave of global sports events.
The LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund are building pathways to play and belonging for all, as well as creating joyful experiences for kids. As partners with the world’s most prominent sporting events and brands, it works to ensure local residents benefit—including developing legacy programs with the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, expanding play equity in Long Beach with support from Nike, and planning the 2027 Super Bowl legacy in LA. Each initiative builds opportunities for healthy activity and connection for young people.
As CEO of Beacon Pointe Advisors, Eusey leads the nation’s largest female-led Registered Investment Advisory firm serving private clients, foundations, and retirement plans. She is married with four children, and lives in Newport Beach.
“The LA84 Foundation’s work demonstrates how play equity can be a powerful catalyst for positive, lasting change,” said Eusey. “The mission of LA84 and the Play Equity Fund aligns deeply with my values, and I am honored to support organizations that are expanding access, strengthening communities, and improving the lives of children through sport, play, and movement.”
Lin has extensive experience in federal, state, and local government relations, community outreach and fundraising at GLS Partners, a strategic consulting firm in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. She provides counsel to Fortune 100 corporations, private companies, prominent individuals, philanthropic foundations, and nonprofits. Lin previously worked at DreamWorks SKG, directing government, political and community affairs. She and her husband live in Los Angeles with their children.
“I am honored to help build on the remarkable legacy of the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund,” said Lin. “For decades, LA84 has empowered youth through play and sport, guided by its core values of equity, inclusion, and community. The Play Equity Fund has strengthened that impact, supporting organizations that improve the lives of young people across our communities. I’m thrilled to join their leadership and advance this vital mission.”
At Cedars-Sinai, Ochoa leads community engagement and development and co-leads its health equity efforts. Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai in 2001, Ochoa practiced transactional and tax law at O’Melveny & Myers LLP and Irell & Manella LLP. He and his wife live in Los Angeles and have two adult daughters.
“The LA84 Foundation and Play Equity Fund are committed to long-term, transformational work,” said Ochoa. “I’m thrilled to join this dedicated effort to improving the quality of life in local communities and supporting positive youth development by providing the essential benefits of sport, play and movement.”
The new Board Members join an LA84 and Play Equity Fund Board with a slate of prominent area leaders, including Terry Feit, who is West Region Market Leader and Managing Partner of Deloitte Los Angeles, Stephen Kaplan, who among his business and philanthropic interests serves as Co-Chairman of MLS team D.C. United, and President & CEO Renata Simril.
Through its “Play Because It Matters” campaign, LA84 is expanding its legacy. The Play Equity Fund has broadened this work through advocacy and community partnerships. LA84 has supported over 4 million youth, funded 2,500 nonprofits, built or refurbished 400 courts, playing fields and pools, and trained more than 200,000 coaches. With the Play Equity Fund, LA84 has launched several initiatives in 2026. Collectively, the Grants & Programs team awarded $9.1 million in grants in 2025.
