Chief Executive, President, Central City Association
McOsker leads the Central City Association, an advocacy group working to advance policies and initiatives that enhance downtown’s vibrancy and increase opportunity in the region. She represents the interests of 300 businesses, trade associations and nonprofit organizations in the county. Under her leadership, the association has advocated for increased housing in the DTLA 2040 Community Plan and partnered with Metro on a variety of initiatives. McOsker is on the board of FilmLA Inc. and the Urban Land Institute’s Los Angeles chapter.
What’s your favorite movie, all time and in any category? “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a masterpiece. It’s a truly unique, heart-wrenching and delightfully funny sci-fi film that also changed how I think about my own reality, my decisions, the possibilities of my future and the meaning of satisfaction in my life.
What’s at the top of your bucket list? I would love to climb Machu Picchu because it combines many of my favorite activities in a vacation: hiking, breathtaking views and bearing witness to remarkable civilizations across the world.
What was your first car? My first car was a black Toyota Echo named Olive. She was a great car. Because I was early to get my license, I have many fond memories cruising around with my friends. I could fill the gas tank on a single $20 bill earned from babysitting and other part-time jobs. What a time!
Would you like to have it back? I have an evolved version of that first car, which underscores my vehicle priorities: an all-electric Chevy Bolt. Good for the environment, easy to park in tiny L.A. spots, cute!
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