Samantha Lozano

Samantha Lozano

Samantha Lozano is a self-driven Latina who has a passion for public service. A proud Hoosier, she was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana and takes great pride in her immigrant roots from Guanajuato, Mexico. A pioneer in her family, she became a first-generation...
Nohemi Lugo

Nohemi Lugo

Nohemi Lugo has been the Director of the Hispanic Program for the YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program for the last 22 years. She has a passion to help those that are the most vulnerable in our community by presenting her clients with options to...
Caz Margenau

Caz Margenau

Caz Margenau is an organizer and data nerd who works both in climate research and in politics. A San Diegan, she was one of the new wave of remote workers to come to the heartland, moving to South Bend in 2021. She continues to work at her alma mater, the University...
Katie Miller

Katie Miller

Katie is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, holding an MBA and MS degrees from Sullivan University, along with a BA from Indiana University. Her career spans various roles in healthcare management, reflecting her commitment to...
DeShong Perry-Smitherman

DeShong Perry-Smitherman

DeShong Perry-Smitherman is a dedicated community servant with a passion for empowering others. Her career journey, starting as a researcher for the Oprah Winfrey Show, ignited a lifelong commitment to storytelling and making a positive impact. From Emmy-award-winning...