We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below.

Jeannie Kim

Young Creators Initiative started with a few simple observations from my daughters. I’m an art teacher now, but before that, I worked as a 3D animator in the film and video game industry, and my children have always had a strong interest in art. When my older daughter, Sophia, was 13, we were walking down the street and happened to pass by a beautiful mural. Read More>>

Alexis Pappas

My work in entertainment and public relations is rooted in using visibility and storytelling to create meaningful community impact. Having worked in New York and attended university in London, I bring a globally informed perspective to my business that values cultural nuance, representation, and thoughtful communication across industries and communities. Read More>>

Luis Garcia

Gradoz helps by connecting people who know with people who want to learn, with no filters or middlemen. Less useless content, more real skills. Learning stops being boring and starts being useful in real life. Read More>>

Justin Gray

Music is one of the most compelling memories we have. You remember where you were and how you felt when you heard a song. It’s the most powerful emotional trigger inside the human experience. None of this exists without out songwriters and artists. Read More>>

Lenny Gerard

My art business supports the community by expanding who art is for and how it can be experienced. Alongside my studio practice, I work as an art educator at the Braille Institute with blind and visually impaired individuals. This pushes me to rethink art beyond sight. In my printmaking class, for example, I’ve developed a tactile approach—embossing paper so students can physically feel the image. Read More>>

Kyla Wilkenfeld-Bronson

I began Heartsong Interpreting because I was seeing a lot of cultural insensitivity and inequity, and it felt wrong. Too often, accessibility looked like “look what I am doing for you” instead of “you belong here too.” As a Black interpreter in a very White field, opportunities were hard won and closely scrutinized. Read More>>