Meet The Team

Board Chair / Collective Action

McKenzie Satterthwaite

McKenzie Satterthwaite is the co-founder of moms and leads Corporate Communications and Community Affairs at Premium Blend, a Certified B Corp. A lifelong advocate for women and families, she blends entrepreneurship, media, and policy to elevate maternal voices and drive social change.

She previously co-founded XMA and Real Mom Daily, and played “Nikki Munson” on As the World Turns. As Board Chair of B Local Los Angeles, McKenzie champions the B Corp movement and business as a force for good.

Treasurer

Manny Barragan Alcaraz

Manny Barragan is Vice President, Client & Treasury Manager at Beneficial State Bank, a Certified B Corp and Community Development Financial Institution. Since 2018, he has led the bank’s Southern California commercial deposit portfolio, specializing in treasury sales, cash management, and client risk strategy.

Manny is an active advocate for purpose-driven business, serving on the board of B Local Los Angeles. He also lends his leadership to the AHA Young Professionals Board and LAUSD’s Miguel Contreras School of Business and Tourism.

Secretary

Rene Trepagnier

Renee Trepagnier is the co-founder of Here I Am, a purpose-driven venture curating sustainable self-care products crafted by women-owned small businesses. A first-time entrepreneur at 58, Renee brings decades of executive leadership in tech, where she championed operational alignment, strategic planning, and career growth. She now serves on the board of B Local Los Angeles, supporting the B Corp movement. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and creating meaningful connections through conscious business.

Partnerships/ Events

Kristopher Karuna

Kristopher Karuna is the VP of Business & Retail Development at Avocado Green Brands, a Certified B Corporation known for its eco-conscious products and sustainability leadership. With over 20 years of experience in media, partnerships, and business development, he has led immersive retail strategies and helped generate nearly half of Avocado’s overall revenue. Kristopher is a passionate advocate for purpose-driven business and currently serves on the board of B Local Los Angeles, supporting the growth of the B Corp movement across Southern California.

Partnerships

Diane Ballen

Diane Ballen is Vice President of Business Development at Burnham Benefits, a certified B Corp and nationally recognized employee benefits consultancy. With over 35 years in the industry, she brings deep expertise in aligning benefits strategies with organizational values. Diane serves on the board of B Local Los Angeles, where she champions the B Corp mission and supports responsible business practices. She also sits on the board of Skid Row Housing Trust, advocating for housing solutions with dignity and impact.

Marketing/ Events

Mari Parker

Mari Parker is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Boldr, Inc. Having grown up in South Africa and spent much time traveling the world, Mari is acutely aware of the impact that we can have by connecting opportunity with talent in developing economies. A mother of two young boys and a leader passionate about building culture, Mari loves talking about the global talent market, opportunities in developing economies and about the curious relationship between parenting and leadership.

Community/ Academic  Engagement

Ben Denzinger

Ben Denzinger is an Industrial Designer with nearly 20 years of experience, working across industries from global brands to small businesses. He studied Industrial Design, as well as Innovation & Entrepreneurship, at Georgia Tech, Art Center College of Design, and Stanford’s d.school. Passionate about sustainability and community-driven impact projects, he is part of MaCher USA, a B Corp and EcoVadis Platinum-rated company in Venice Beach, California, helping brands create meaningful, identity-driven products.

Manager of Startups

Talin Chaturantabut

Talin Chaturantabut is the Manager of Startups for B Local Los Angeles, where he supports early-stage companies in understanding and engaging with the B Corp movement. A two-time founder and seasoned consultant, Talin co-leads moms, a community empowerment venture, and has worked across conservation, political strategy, and impact consulting. With a deep commitment to social equity and sustainability, Talin helps startups align purpose with growth, ensuring they have the resources and community to build responsibly from day one.

Marketing Intern

Daniella Torgusen

Daniela Torgusen is an interaction designer based in Los Angeles with a passion for human-centered design, digital storytelling, and community engagement. She currently serves as a Marketing Intern for B Local Los Angeles, supporting outreach initiatives that elevate local B Corps through social media, events, and content strategy. With experience in creative direction and digital design, Daniela brings a unique perspective to her work—one that blends play, purpose, and aesthetics to foster connection and inspire meaningful change.

Board Chair Emeritus

Andrea Chase

Andrea  Chase is the Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Social Impact at Arbonne, a Certified B Corporation and clean beauty brand known for its vegan, plant-based products. She brings deep expertise in sustainable strategy, carbon benchmarking, and circular product development. Andrea co-chairs the B Beauty Coalition’s Supervisor Advisory Board and formerly served as Co-Founder and Executive Director of B Local Los Angeles. She also teaches sustainable business practices at universities across Southern California, championing business as a force for good.