Maria Noel brings over a decade of organizing experience to the movement for a just economy.  As Deputy Executive Director and Campaign Director for Silicon Valley Rising from 2017-2022, she led a coordinated regional effort that led to over 10,000 service workers in the tech industry organize for better wages and a voice at work. As Working Partnerships USA’s organizing director from 2014 to 2017, Maria Noel was instrumental in developing organizing and campaign strategies that won a $15/hr minimum wage in eight Silicon Valley cities, the first-in-the-nation Opportunity to Work ballot initiative, and other policies that are improving the lives of working people and their families. She also spent three years teaching English and Social Studies in Bogota, Colombia after having spent several years working for then-City of San Jose Vice Mayor. Maria Noel lives in Gilroy with her husband, sons Tadeo and Diago. She is a board member of Powerswitch Action.

As the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, Susan Frazer leads the agency to meet the diverse psychosocial needs of Santa Clara County's newcomer refugees, holocaust survivors, older adults, adults and families. Susan's 35+ years in the nonprofit sector has allowed her to be a leader in the aging services sector, impacting policies and and creating programs to fill the unmet needs of the County's older adult population. Susan is passionate about JFS SV's ability to serve the community, regardless of age, color, religious beliefs or sexual orientation and building the agency's scope of work through the lens of Jewish values which include welcoming the stranger and repairing the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Susan holds a master's degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and a Social Work degree from San Francisco State University.

Combining a passion for philanthropy and fundraising, Rhonda has made a career of matching donor values to missions that are meaningful through creativity and conviction. Rhonda is currently the executive director of Happy Hollow Foundation and previously worked at Via Services and Sacred Heart Nativity Schools. She is a participant of the 2023 cohort of Leadership San Jose, a board member for National Charity League and former board member of Bellarmine Mother’s Guild. She holds two degrees from the University of San Diego: bachelor of arts degree in communications; and a bachelor of arts degree in political science.

Angelina Rodriguez founded Concrete Rose Coalition stemming from her passion of community work with youth having upbringings similar to her own. Angelina's background in community organizing, paired with personal experiences, naturally allows trusting relationships to be built within her community. A proud Chicana with indigenous roots in Chihuahua, Mexico, she whole-heartedly believes youth need to see individuals with similar backgrounds making positive community impacts. Angelina is a member of SCC's Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, as well as SCC's Juvenile Justice Gender Responsive Task Force. She is working towards becoming an attorney and will be taking the baby bar in 2024.

Born in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. At the age of 10, Tony moved to San Diego county with his family. As a first-generation college student, he knows the importance of mentorship, guidance, and support. He served as an academic advisor for college-bound high school students with Trio Educational Talent Search. Also, he served as a mentor to middle school students with AmeriCorps and served in the Peace Corps Ecuador program as a Youth and Family Development volunteer. ​Now as a community organizer, he has worked to engage the Latinx community in policies and to bring educational resources to the East Side. He is currently working with the Bonita & 24th chapter to working to engage families in social justice activities.  He looks forward to implementing his all his knowledge to help LUNA grow. Tony has two master's degrees in Public Administration and International Education Management.

Tonya Suker is the Executive Director of Playful People Productions and serves on its board of directors. Before being named E.D. in August 2022, Tonya worked as a Theater Arts Teacher, Director, and Performer with PPP on over 25 productions since 2010. She enthusiastically shares her love of arts education with people at every stage of their journey, fosters creative talent in a digital world, and prioritizes creating kind, inclusive spaces where people are welcome to (re)experience the arts as their authentic selves. She moved to the Bay Area after earning a BA in Drama from UC Irvine.

Sujatha has twenty-five years of cross-cultural experience working in areas of social welfare, training, and educating people on life skills. She has developed and implemented strategies for welfare and developmental policies for nonprofit organizations. She has experience as executive leadership managing large programs with huge community impact and implementing sustainable fundraising strategies. Sujatha has in-depth working experience in behavioral therapy and child welfare systems and has deep involvement with many school districts bringing services to homeless and low-income families.