Sara joined SELAH in late 2019 and, as a volunteer, served as an organizer and co-chair of the communications committee. In 2023, she accepted the role of SELAH’s first permanent Executive Director. Prior to SELAH, Sara spent 13 years working in communications and advocacy for The Hunger Project, an international organization that pioneers grassroots, community-led development initiatives. Sara is a proud resident of Los Feliz.

Mindy first joined SELAH in fall 2022 as a volunteer and took on the role of part-time Administrative Coordinator in 2025. Her public health training and diverse social services experiences have enabled her to support SELAH in many capacities; you can find her volunteering on site, working with the Services team, or writing grants. Mindy is thrilled to be part of the LA community again after 20+ years, loves live theatre, and enjoys swooning over a good spreadsheet.

Angela Mendoza is a dedicated nonprofit leader with extensive experience supporting mission-driven organizations throughout Los Angeles. She is known for her collaborative approach, operational expertise, and commitment to building strong systems that help organizations and teams thrive. She combines technical knowledge with thoughtful leadership to strengthen infrastructure, support effective fundraising, and ensure data-driven decision-making. Angela joined SELAH in 2026.

Maebe is a local politician and drag performer in Los Angeles. They’ve served on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council since 2019 as At-Large Representative and Treasurer. They ran for US Congress in 2020, 2022, and 2024 with a particular focus on healthcare, housing, and education for all. She joined the SELAH team as Operations Manager in 2024 and shifted into the role of Program Manager in 2026.

A born-and-raised Angeleno, Rachel was a SELAH volunteer before entering a part-time role in 2022 and full-time in 2024. She is a writer and editor with a focus on social movements, healthcare access, and education. Her work has appeared in MTV News, The Guardian, and Business Insider. Rachel’s academic research focused on local workers’ rights campaigns at the UCLA Labor Center and economic justice.

Louis is a scientist and organizer in Hollywood. He began volunteering with SELAH in 2019 and led the effort to extend SELAH's operations to Hollywood. He has led LA Times-featured efforts to deliver free produce to seniors and count homeless Angelenos. These experiences spurred him to run for State Assembly in 2022.

Molly is an interior designer who has called LA home for 27 years. She is an avid volunteer and in addition to her ongoing outreach work with SELAH Hollywood, she has been engaged in mentoring young girls for over 15 years. When not working or volunteering, she can be found at home in Laurel Canyon hanging out with her 16 year old rescue dog, Paco.

Nicole is originally from New York City but now calls Los Angeles home. She is a casting director working in film, television, and theatre, and grew up volunteering around social justice and food issues. She met someone from SELAH at a Homeless Connect Day and has been involved with the organization ever since.

Paul is originally from Minnesota, where he built, crashed, and rebuilt his life. He’s volunteered extensively, served on non-profit Boards, and as an ED, twice. He serves as Director of Operations for The Pico Union Project and lives in Pasadena with his husband and their cat. He occasionally blogs at paulasplund.com.

Sarah moved to Los Angeles in 2006 for a job and quickly fell in love with the city. She works as a project manager in interior design, tapping into both her creative and practical sides. She currently lives in Los Feliz with a fig tree she’s barely keeping alive.

Jania is a strategic communications professional dedicated to social impact. Originally from Mexico City, she's called LA home for more than 20 years, 12 of which were spent in Hollywood. In her free time, she hikes, bikes, jogs and plays soccer with her kiddos and husband. 

Jasper is a long time SELAH volunteer and resident of Silver Lake. He has 3 amazing kids and beautiful partner who all support his love of endurance bike riding. After helping to build several companies and 25 years of production experience, he is excited to explore how to apply his skillset to making a positive impact in the world.

Michelle is a deeply committed service professional with decades of experience in homeless services. She has served as the Executive Director of Alexandria House and as SELAH's Echo Park Outreach Program Director for five years. She is currently a fellow in CD1.

Celeste is an artist and freelance arts administrator. In addition to her volunteer work for SELAH, she serves on the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Homeless Engagement Committee.