Chapter News

Meet Dinah Tomas, our shining Volunteer Spotlight for the month of August! Dinah has been active with Southern California PMI members for over 2 years and has most recently joined the Operations Committee of PMI-LA.

Q&A with Dinah

1. How many years have you dedicated to volunteering with PMI-LA? 

I’m a new volunteer for PMI-LA as of 2024, but have volunteered for almost two years at the PMI-SD chapter prior.

2. What aspects of your involvement in this chapter bring you the most satisfaction? 

I enjoy connecting with fellow volunteers and professionals. 

3. Considering your experience, what guidance would you offer to newcomers joining the chapter? 

Be open to learning and putting yourself out there even if you come in not knowing anyone.  

4. What personal benefits do you derive from your volunteer contributions to PMI-LA? 

Earning PDU credits to satisfy my PMP requirements, connecting with other professionals, and being able to contribute in streamlining and improving processes within the volunteer program. 

Thank you, Dinah, for all you do!

About the Lee Mandley Volunteer Spotlight [formerly Volunteer of the Month]

Founding Director of the PMI-LA Alhambra Community Meeting located at DeVry, Lee was a Construction PM and a long-time member of the chapter.  He was the voice and liaison for the San Gabriel Valley members east of Pasadena.  Lee was the first director to institute round table discussions on interesting Project Management Topics when a speaker had to cancel at the last moment. Between 2012 and 2024, we presented the ‘Volunteer of the Month’ award to a key volunteer who exhibited the outstanding trait of working “outside-the-box” to ensure that chapter operations are running smoothly in their area.  This award was renamed to honor Lee Mandley and renamed again 2024 to Lee Mandley Volunteer Spolitght.