Greater Los Angeles
Since 2022, this group has brought the queer community together across LA’s sprawling geography.
Upcoming Events
One of the best ways to connect is by joining us at an upcoming event.
How It All Began
As the second largest metro area in the United States and a center of the design, construction, and real estate industries, it was only natural to expand west. Though the sprawling geography of LA makes it a challenge to bring people together to support our mission, we find that actually makes it all the more important!
Our City Co-Chairs
Brian Schaller
Brian joined Build Out Alliance to find a sense of belonging in the industry and quickly became committed to expanding that community for others. Passionate about fostering spaces where queer professionals and allies feel heard, valued, and empowered, he believes diverse voices are essential to driving meaningful progress. As City Chair of the Greater Los Angeles group, Brian is focused on strengthening the our presence through impactful events, networking opportunities, and professional programming. He brings a strategic, growth-focused mindset to championing equity and inclusion. Having worked in both New York and Los Angeles, Brian bridges diverse experiences to foster a more connected, inclusive network.
Have some questions? Shoot him an email at bschaller@buildoutalliance.org.
Trenton Cohen
After attending his first Build Out Alliance event in 2023, Trent asked how he could help with the organization. Following two successful years co-leading our Professional Programming Committee, Trent now serves as the Co-Chair for our Greater Los Angeles group. As a civil engineer specializing in tunnels, Trent has spent plenty of time on job sites and in project offices. Having often been the only queer person in the room—or on the construction site—he is deeply passionate about ensuring no one else feels isolated. Trent is dedicated to making Build Out Alliance a vibrant home for queer and ally professionals to find the resources, resilience, and meaningful connections they need to thrive.
Have some questions? Shoot him an email at tcohen@buildoutalliance.org.
How To Get Involved
Learn more about the local committees that keep our Greater Los Angeles group going. Not seeing one you like? Check out our national committees for more opportunities to get involved.
Committee Chair
Dylan Murphy dmurphy@buildoutalliance.org
Gabe Holland
gholland@buildoutalliance.org
Community Building Committee
This committee plans social, networking, and other community-centric events to bring everyone together across the sprawling geography of LA. They also spearhead our pillar events like Pride Parades and the Coming Out Party.
Committee Co-Chairs
PJ Holloway
jholloway@buildoutalliance.org
Stephanie Gady
sgady@buildoutalliance.org
Professional Programming Committee
Providing educational and informative events is what this committee focuses on. From panel discussions to lectures, this group helps elevate the queer dialogue.
Special Events Committee
With a big focus on Pride events and our annual Coming Out Party, this committee makes our biggest events of the year a huge success.
Committee Chair
Kyle Onaga
konaga@buildoutalliance.org
Amber McCarthy
amccarthy@buildoutalliance.org