Justin's 20+ year career spans a variety of industries, including technology, enterprise, film production and non-profit work. Prior to joining FCI, Szlasa served as a board member and the transitional executive director of SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, focusing on building a sustainable operating infrastructure for the community organization. Justin serves on the board of AZA Battery, a company pioneering a new generation of green energy storage, where he served as COO. He is a proud Angeleno and has spent the past five years volunteering for local organizations dedicated to caring for the city’s unhoused neighbors. Through his dedication to LA’s homeless communities, Szlasa has emerged as a passionate advocate and champion of evidence-backed solutions. Szlasa earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in international affairs and international economics from Columbia University.