Cara B. Cara is a musician and orchestrator who loves LA. When she’s not writing music, she’s writing words — and helping people rebuild their homes and lives along the way.
Kerri P.K. Kerri Price Katsuyama is a mom of three and former policy professional who spent her early career advocating for mothers and children impacted by disaster around the world.
Mike P. Mike is a writer and PR strategist using stories to spark change. Raised in SoCal, he’s passionate about telling real stories that help communities rebuild and reimagine what’s possible.
Amanda W. Amanda is a writer and editor in LA. She’s written for Spotify and the ACLU, but her heart’s in purpose-driven storytelling—like helping families rebuild the city she loves most.
Allison W. Allison is a journalist who reports on housing, health, and human rights. After witnessing her neighbors’ resilience post-wildfires, she felt called to share stories that help rebuild.
Evelyn F. Evelyn is a retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Assistant. Now an independent author of African American women’s fiction and a survivor of the Eaton Fire herself, she writes to honor and amplify the voices of others who lived through it.
Akeya H.C. Born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena, Akeya believes in the power of voices. She’s a mentor, advocate, and soon-to-be author who never stops rooting for the ones finding their way.
Rodrigo C. Rodrigo is a journalist and media strategist passionate about storytelling across borders. His work has spanned Mexico and the U.S., always rooted in community, culture, and connection.
Belinda C. // editor Belinda is a native Angeleno with 20+ years in public health, research, and advocacy. She brings a passion for justice, healing, and yoga to support her city’s recovery.
Hunter B. Hunter is a writer and collector from Altadena who lived through the Eaton Fire. He brings heart, humor, and pop culture smarts to help others navigating life after disaster.
Melet H. Melet, a UC Berkeley grad, began in management consulting, working with Fortune 50 firms and city agencies before studying architecture and design at RISD, where she collaborated with Barnaby Evans to uplift underserved communities.
Chris Russo Chris J. Russo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and wildfire survivor. After losing her home in the Palisades Fire, she began documenting and fighting for the return of Tahitian Terrace—capturing healing, justice, and belonging.
Caroline P. Caroline Paules is a mechanical engineer and fire-impacted Altadena resident who helps neighbors make sense of prefab housing. She co-founded Friends of Prefab to offer clear guidance to families rebuilding after the fires.
Jacqui M. // founder Jacqui is an interior designer with more than a decade of experience. She’s also the founder of Lotus Rising LA, where hope is homemade, snacks are essential, and community always comes first.
