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Do you remember how old you were when you first read a book that had a character who looked and lived like you in it?

-Carlos Bulosan

OUR TEAM

Co-Director

Eddy M. Gana Jr.

Eddy M. Gana Jr. (they/them), LCSW, is a second-generation Pilipinx-American from Union City, CA. They graduated from UC Irvine with dual degrees in Psychology and Criminology, UCLAx with Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, and USC with Master of Social Work. With clinical experience across home, school, and medical settings, they are the clinical program manager of mental health at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans. They are a Co-Director and Resident Host of Sunday Jump, the longest-running Filipino-founded open mic series in Historic Filipinotown. Having performed nationally on stage, radio, and television, they are ½ of spoken word duo Steady. Inspired by people’s stories, they believe in the therapeutic elements of self-expression for personal growth and greater social change.

Eddy M. Gana Jr.

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Co-Director

Stephanie Sajor

Stephanie Sajor (she/they) is a writer, graphic designer, and web developer from Los Angeles. As 1/2 of Steady, Co-Director of Sunday Jump, and co-founder of spoken word collective forWord, she has performed at open mics and theaters across the nation. She is also a former Chairperson and Vice Chair of KmB / Pro-People Youth, and serves as a community organizer. She graduated with honors from UC Irvine with BAs in Film & Media Studies and Political Science, and from UCLAx certified in Design Communication Arts. She believes the arts serve as an important avenue for developing community activists, and allows her to constantly explore, process, confront, and redefine her identity and place in the struggle as a Pilipinx/a/o person.

Stephanie Sajor

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Sound Engineer

DJ Won

DJ Won is a sound selector, beat maker and poet from Baldwin Park California. Influenced heavily by underground producers and independent artists who have carved they're own path to stay true to the music and community. Grateful for the comrades and teachers along the way.

DJ Won

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Resident DJ / Asst Stage Mgr

Jaynese 'Ladybug' Poole

Jaynese 'Ladybug' Poole is a creative from South Central, California. They DJ, write, and hold safe spaces for people to share their stories through artistic expression throughout Los Angeles County. They also write and tell stories with the goal to support, celebrate and amplify BIPOC voices.

Jaynese 'Ladybug' Poole

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Digital Marketing Asst

Angelica Nicolas

Angelica Nicolas is an emerging arts leader who has over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit arts sector. She currently serves as the Marketing and Patron Services Associate for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Prior to joining the Philharmonic Society, she worked as the Marketing Coordinator for The Community Foundation in Riverside, California. A proud first-generation college graduate, she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Media Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, in December 2016. She is a passionate arts advocate, plant enthusiast, and home baker. An adventurous spirit, Angelica has traveled to 13 countries, but hopes to reach 30 countries by the time she turns 30!

Angelica Nicolas

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Production Crew

Arianna Dela Rosa

Arianna Dela Rosa (she/her) is a Holistic Career & Empowerment Coach helping first-generation BIPOC communities navigate their careers and lives with inner healing and alignment. Being a first-gen changemaker and woman of color, Arianna is passionate about coaching her community to overcome barriers, such as self-limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, and lack of confidence. Her lens of coaching is rooted in social justice and decolonization. In her free time, Arianna enjoys being involved in the arts, attending open mic spaces, watching concerts and musicals, writing, and singing.

Arianna Dela Rosa

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Production Crew

Lui Mendoza

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Digital Marketing Asst

Monica L

Monica L (she/her) was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, She is a first-generation Mexican-American who earned her Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Cal Poly Pomona University. She works at an office, but in her free time, she collaborates with fellow artists, creating illustrations for poetry books and designing GIFs and flyers for social events. Monica is also a Social Media Assistant for Sunday Jump, an organization based in Historic Filipinotown, where she edits videos of past events and designs promotional materials for upcoming ones. Monica finds inspiration from the stories shared through music and poetry at Sunday Jump, which fuels her own creative passions.

Monica L

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Outreach Asst

Vy Tran

Vy (she/they) is a housing organizer and tattoo artist originally from Houston, Texas. With an ethnic studies degree, a low-income upbringing, and a badass Vietnamese refugee mom inspiring their every move, Vy is deeply invested in building leadership, power, and love in BIPOC and queer communities—and connecting people who are in these circles. Check out their tattoo instagram page @pokedfriedrice.

Vy Tran

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Digital Marketing Asst

Celynne Ianne Hebron

Celynne Ianne F. Hebron (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist and designer living and working in Los Angeles, California. She is in the pursuit of building power within their community and reclaiming our futures from harmful systems.

Celynne Ianne Hebron

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