Staff
Office hours of the ZCLA staff are Wednesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
General phone line: (213) 387-2351
General email: info@zcla.org
For Hours of Operation and Security Policy for the Zen Center of Los Angeles click here.
Karina Myoki Beltran Hernandez
Program Steward/Office Manager
Myoki is the first person many people contact at the Zen Center, and for good reason. She helps coordinate many of our programs, oversees registration, and supports new members in myriad ways. She is also responsible for all business transactions at the Zen Center and helps to update and steward the Zen Center's web site and calendar.
Hokyu JL Aronson
Sangha Development Steward
As Development Steward, Hokyu has a hand in membership, fundraising, multi-media, and communications both within and beyond the sangha. His aspiration is to be attentive to the community's needs so that the Zen Center can continue to thrive and grow in nourishing ways.
Robert Diaz
Property Manager/Facilities Supervisor
Robert cares for the overall maintenance of the Zen Center's buildings and grounds, scheduling contractors and keeping permits in order. Basically, he keeps everything looking beautiful and upright!
Tom Yudo Burger
Guest Steward
Yudo is the person to contact if you would like to stay at the Zen Center. He is also our Production Artist for the Water Wheel, Parking Steward and Photography Steward.
Dharma Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf
Senior Resident
Dharma Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf has been a member of ZCLA since 1978 and received Dharma transmission from Roshi Ryodo in 2025. She is the Steward of the HEAR Circle, which is concerned with ethics policies and practices in the Sangha. She was installed as Senior Resident, overseeing the Resident Training Program, in 2022.
Ty Jotai Webb
IT and Membership Support
Jotai offers technical support for the staff and looks out for all our IT needs. He also offers support to the Membership Steward and Circle, as well as being extremely helpful in numerous capacities. He has previously served on the Executive Circle, ZCLA Board, the Buddha Hand Circle and as Program Steward.
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