Marylou Garcia is the Global Enterprise Partner for ERA Group in Los Angeles and leads ERA’s LA division. ERA Group is a a worldwide leader in cost efficiency and performance-based margin improvement. With decades of experience advising senior executives across diverse industries and 18 countries, she specializes in identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen financial performance, and create measurable business value. Marylou is also an angel investor. She mentors female and minority founders globally, advising them on capital readiness, fundraising strategies and the key operating and financial frameworks to make their companies investable. A graduate of The Wharton School, Marylou combines financial expertise with a collaborative, results-driven approach that has earned the trust of business leaders seeking practical strategies for long-term value creation. She is deeply committed to developing future leaders through mentorship and community service. She served on the Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners–Los Angeles (NAWBO-LA), chaired the International Society of Filipinos in Finance & Accounting (ISFFA), and currently serves of the board of Parishioners Federal Credit Union and chairs the Supervisory Committee. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Marylou is deeply committed to empowering the Filipino community through mentorship, service, and leadership. She is dedicated to developing the next generation of finance and accounting professionals while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and giving back. Marylou believes that leadership is not defined by title or position, but by the lives we influence, the opportunities we create for others, and the legacy we leave behind.