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Key people at Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy.
The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) is an organizing and advocacy institution building an equitable local economy. It champions policies for economic, environmental, and racial justice. LAANE fosters good jobs and sustainable communities through strategic campaigns and community engagement, creating inclusive regional economic frameworks.
Co-founded in 1993 by Madeline Janis, LAANE emerged from a commitment to social justice and the need for economic reform in Los Angeles. The organization initially focused on improving job quality, especially in tourism, and advocated for wider community benefits. Janis's vision established a collaborative framework for labor, environmental, and community groups.
LAANE serves Los Angeles' working communities, advocating for fair wages, healthy environments, and equitable opportunities. Its long-term vision is an economy where individuals access dignified work and thrive within robust, environmentally sound neighborhoods. The organization strives for lasting systemic impact.
Key people at Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy.
The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) is a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on advancing economic, environmental, and racial justice in the Los Angeles region. It combines organizing, research, communications, and policy development to build coalitions among labor, community, and environmental groups. LAANE aims to create a new economy rooted in good jobs, thriving communities, and a healthy environment, advocating for policies that benefit low-wage workers, unemployed individuals, BIPOC communities, and frontline environmental justice populations[1][2][3].
Founded in 1993, LAANE has been a leader in progressive labor and social justice movements in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Its early success includes pioneering the Los Angeles Living Wage ordinance in 1997, which improved wages for thousands of workers and inspired similar laws nationwide. The organization is led by Executive Director Roxana Tyan since 2012, who has a background in labor organizing. LAANE has evolved to address intersecting issues of economic, environmental, and racial justice through campaigns on climate resilience, fair labor practices, affordable housing, and community benefits agreements[2][4][5].
LAANE rides the broader trend of integrating social justice with environmental and labor movements, particularly in urban centers facing economic inequality and climate challenges. The timing is critical as Los Angeles confronts housing affordability crises, climate change impacts, and labor precarity. LAANE influences the ecosystem by shaping equitable policy frameworks, advocating for union-made green jobs, and promoting community-driven climate resilience. Its model demonstrates how advocacy organizations can leverage research and coalition power to drive systemic change in metropolitan economies[3][5].
Looking ahead, LAANE is poised to deepen its impact by expanding campaigns on climate justice, fair labor standards, and equitable economic development, especially as Los Angeles invests in renewable energy and infrastructure. Trends such as the growing emphasis on just transition for workers in the green economy and racial equity in public policy will shape its journey. LAANE’s influence may grow as a model for integrating labor, environmental, and racial justice advocacy, potentially scaling its approach to other cities facing similar challenges[2][3][5].
In summary, LAANE is not a traditional company but a mission-driven advocacy institution dedicated to building a just and sustainable economy in Los Angeles through coalition-driven policy change and community empowerment.
