So as my way of giving back to the City of Los Angeles, I serve as a City Commissioner. For the past five years I have been on the Board which has direct oversight of the City of LA Pension fund. For the past two years I have served as

On 2/1/20 I received my Cherokee Name: Lion Mother (tluh-da-ji eh-ji). It was a historic day for me that I thought would never come. Traditionally in Cherokee culture the name is given to you by your Grandmother or other female relative. My Mother has dementia and all other females have

Recently I was at City Hall taking some photos for an article which Cal State LA is writing about me. I am so grateful to the amazing photographer Tyrone Washington for doing a great job!

So honored to be a speaker at the Westside Climate Strike on Black Friday. So many amazing young people coming together to put the issue of Global Warming. I was inspired by their commitment and enthusiasm!