Conaxion
Small Business Resource
ABOUT US
Formerly known as "Small Business Strong," Conaxion was the winner of the 2016 Mayor’s Cup, a social impact initiative introduced by Mayor Eric Garcetti. With over 100 teams competing, graduate students from UCLA, USC and LMU—the team comprised of undergraduate students from Cal State Los Angeles.
The Executive Team
Oscar Aguayo
President
As one of the Cofounders of Conaxion, he has a genuine desire for innovative entrepreneurship and helping local small business owners reach their potential. Specializes in analyzing and continuous improvement of organizations and design thinking lean methodologies
As one of the Cofounders of Conaxion, he received a B.A. in Business Administration with an option in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Economics from CSULA. He is a business counselor who is passionate about providing innovative solutions for local small business owners and startup companies
Alex Lam
Vice President
As one of the Cofounders of Conaxion, he received a B.S. in Business Administration with an option in Management from Cal State LA. He is a business counselor who enjoys learning from the people he serves. He specializes in process improvement and business development
Marco Garza
Marketing Director
Hassan Del Campo Treasurer
Received his B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Loyola Marymount University. He launched Manifesto Café in 2014, and a branding agency in 2016. His community-centered projects have been featured by KCET Artbound and Ovation TV
Board of Directors
Served as the Director of Development for After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles, the Associate Director for Corporate Giving at the Starlight Children’s Foundation and the Director of Corporate Development at Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. Currently serving as the Director of Major Gifts at MLK Community Health Foundation
Lisa Baxter
Treasurer
Jorge Nuño
Vice Chair
A South Central Los Angeles “social entrepreneur” who has spent the last 15 years as a local job creator and neighborhood mentor. CEO of NTS Communications, a graphics design firm that contracts with LAUSD, RedBox, Vivendi Entertainment and Walmart
Dr. Dorsey
Board Member
A college professor currently at California State University Northridge and Los Angeles Mission College. He also consults nonprofits and small business owners on issues related to management, networking, leadership, accounting, and motivational leadership
Joe Garcia
Board Member
Joe Garcia III is a third generation entrepreneur. He worked in the family business most of his life, growing and learning the food industry. He received his master degree from USC Annenberg School of Communication. He is currently working on his second master degree from USC Marshall School of business, MBA program