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Little Tokyo: Investing in a Community’s Right to Thrive
Neigborhoods like Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles hold more than buildings – they are living expressions of history, culture and community. Since its…
May 20, 2025VIDEO: Why Health Equity Requires Racial Justice
Click above to watch the video. Wellness doesn’t start in a doctor’s office: It begins with justice. In this powerful conversation, Cal…
May 14, 2025We Shall Not Be Moved
We are witnessing a brutal attempt to remake America under the Trump administration in 2025. This is not just a political shift; it is a…
April 2, 2025Strategic Planning at Cal Wellness: We’re Building the Power to Be Well
Years ago, I attended an event where I heard an author who writes about resilience talk about the hallmarks of innovative leaders. The trait that stood out…
February 5, 2025Wellness Together: Building Resilience in California’s Nonprofit Community
Burnout. Fatigue. Isolation. Just simply tired. These words echo across so many conversations I’ve had with grantee partners as the Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships…
February 4, 2025Working Together: Supporting Wildfire Recovery
Pasadena, CA – Jan. 11: La Toya Andrews and Nancy Ferdinand, Altadena evacuees gather at a donation center set up at First AME Zion Church…
January 17, 2025Looking Back and Moving Forward with Wellness and Resilience
At the start of this year, I rejoined The California Wellness Foundation as Vice President of Public Affairs, stepping back into a community united…
December 12, 2024Prioritizing Racial Equity in California Medical Schools
Cal Wellness convened deans and other California medical education leaders for in-depth dialogue regarding their research on strengthening racial equity in medical schools. In partnership…
December 12, 2024Creating Wellness Through Uplifting Native Culture
Cara Romero. ‘> Photo by artist Cara Romero. Culture is medicine for wellness. I brought that wisdom with me to The California Wellness Foundation,…
September 26, 2024Radical Acts of Rest: Bolstering the Immigrant Rights Movement
Participants gathered at the end of the retreat in Santa Cruz. Pausing for Power We’ve all heard of the power pose: the stance we take…
September 3, 2024