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Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Ben Caldwell and Tam Nguyen are 2020’s three Local Heroes honorees.
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Chancee Martorell and Brandon “Stix” Salaam-Bailey are 2021’s Local Heroes honorees.
Sophie Cuevas work with the 211 LA team, a nonprofit that brings community services to Angelenos.
Jeff Collins has a passion for volunteering and serving his community and has dedicated many years to serving veterans, children and the most vulnerable in Los Angeles.
Get to know our 2022 Local Heroes nominees and honorees.
Amen Rahh is a school principal and founder of the University Pathways Public Service Academy, now considered a model school for building a restorative community.
Melissa Demirci is a project manager at an engineering firm and is passionate about empowering and encouraging young women to pursue careers in civil engineering or other STEM-related fields.
Jack Toan works to help his unhoused neighbors and greater community.
Brandon 'Stix' Salaam-Bailey is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, activist and entrepreneur from Watts who founded the Thinkwatts Foundation.
Jacquelyn Badejo South-Central Los Angeles native whose goal is to empower people in creating a better environment for all.
Becky Dennison works at Venice Community Housing, dedicated to expanding and preserving affordable housing in L.A.’s Westside neighborhoods.
Get to know our 2021 Local Heroes nominees and honorees.
