Contributors & Gratitude

Support on the Book

JAZMÍN DELGADO-SHAH For your exceptional editorial support, thoughtful insights, and tireless work in reshaping the first draft manuscript. Your ability to hold and honor so many perspectives has been an invaluable gift.

SHEILA QUINTANA AGUILAR For your hands-on guidance in transforming the second draft manuscript and for the profound lessons you shared along the way.

DEBRA OLLIVIER For your thoughtful writing support and exceptional skill in refining and reorganizing the third draft manuscript.

ARYN BRITTANY HONIG For your thorough research and invaluable writing support.

TAMILA GRESHAM For being a magician! And for reorganizing and editing the final draft manuscript with so much expertise and care.

 RACHEL NEUMANN AND THE WAVE LITERARY TEAM For believing in this work, connecting me to resources, and offering guidance at every step.

THE NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS TEAM (TIM MCKEE, JASMINE RESPESS, TRISHA PECK, BRENT WINTER, JOE FINLAW, JULIA SADOWSKI) Thank you for your trust in this work and bringing this book to life. Your values alignment,

care, and enthusiasm for this work have been incredibly encouraging.

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO Abdi Soltani, Bella Roberts, Edgar Zaragoza Guzman, Efrén Olivares, Elica Vafaei, Hossein Tajik, Kabir Bavikatte, Katie Dilks, Kristina Lorch, Matthew Parker, Meredith Bell, Nancy Wiltzek, Negar Tayyar, Nicholas Doctor, Riane Briones, Suzanne Rotondo, Sydney Rogers, Teresa Vargas, Tirien Steinbach, Ufot Umana, Jr., Zach Norris, and the team at New Degree Press.

Interviewees

Thank you to those who shared your wisdom and time: Anders Fremstad, Areca Smit, Ananda Valenzuela, Charlie Harding, Chris Tittle, Janelle Orsi, Jenna Peters-Golden, Kendal Nystedt, Liliana Plumeda, Maria de Lordes Diaz Cruz, Marc Swan, Margi Clarke, Marisela Ortega, Mateo Nube, Melody Martinez, Nadia Qurashi, Nicole Wires, Rek Kwawer, Rob Everts, Roshni Sampath, Sheena Wadhawan, Simon Mont, Targol Mesbah, Tecolocoyotl, and Vanessa Vichit-Vadakan.

Pangea Colleagues & Partners

To my former colleagues and close partners at Pangea, our collective leadership and dedication shaped this journey, and many also shared your insights as interviewees for this book. The contributions listed here barely scratch the surface of all there is to thank you for – I am deeply grateful for the many ways you brought our work and shared vision to fruition:

MARIE VINCENT Your teachings, wisdom, and gifts are beyond words; thank you for being a thought partner and like a sister to me.

BIANCA ZAMBELLO SANTOS Your wisdom, thoughtful editing, and meticulous fact-checking strengthened this book in countless ways. Thank you for being a cherished and enduring friend and thought partner.

KIRAN NIGAM For your expertise, care, and guidance in collective governance from the beginning.

ESPERANZA CUAUTLE For always grounding us in our values and collective care, especially during moments of struggle, and for your consistent organizing and ability to bring community together in meaningful ways.

CELINE DINHJANELLE For advocating for boundaries while modeling them with care and grace.

SHELBY MALVOSO For your teachings, generosity, and meticulous care in maintaining clean financial records, the invisible yet essential labor that supported us since the very beginning.

LUIS ANGEL REYES SAVALZA For creating a political home for us.

SEAN LAI MCMAHON For your calm leadership and focus through the storms.

JESUS RUIZ DIEGO For lifting up the power of organizing, hope, and persistence - both on Pangea’s board and on staff.

LORENA MELGAREJO For your loving partnership, showing us the magic of community organizing, and turning impossible dreams into

reality.

Also, heartfelt thanks to Adoubou Traore, Adriana Guzman, Alejandra Hilsaca, Ambri Pukhraj, Ana Avalos, Ana Builes, Anny Patino, Bernardo Merino, Blanca Vazquez, Caitlin Bellis, Cara Jobson, Charles Jackson, Claire Solot, Dalia Nava Jacobo, David Bennion, Dulce Guerrero, Etan Newman, Eunice Hernandez, Gerardo Gomez, Gladys Hernandez, Irma Wilson, Jeff Adachi (rest in power), Jehan Laner Romero, Jessica Yamane Moraga, Joe Sciarrillo, Joseline Gonzalez, John Pingel, Juan Camilo Mendez Guzman, Katie Lynn Anderson, Kiki Tapiero, Laila Ayub, Leslie Dorosin, Madahy Mendoza, Manuel Santamaria, Maria Palacios (a.k.a., “the Goddess on Wheels”), Mariel Villarreal, Marili Iturde Guadarrama, Maya Karp, Mohammed Abdollahi, Nallely Romayor Reynoso, Pete Weiss, Railyn Aguado, Rev. Deb Lee, Roxana Moussavian, Saamia Haqiq, Sandy Valenciano, Sara Campos, Sara Hundt, Tessa Trouverol Callejo, Valerie Edwards, Vanessa Godinez, Victoria Sun, Wogai Mohmand, Ximena Valdarrago, Yadira Sanchez, and Yvette Borja.

Pangea Board of Directors & Key Advisors

To our board members and advisors, your expertise, encouragement, and belief in this work have been invaluable. Thank you:

MICHELLE GAUDET For your encouragement, strong values, and helping us build a solid foundation.

BILL ONG HING For your invaluable time, guidance, connections and generous support – both in our work and in the creation of this book.

LEAH CHEN PRICE For your thought partnership, committed work, and boundless energy.

ELAINE ORR For your wisdom, resourcefulness, and connections.

GEORGE MADRIGAL For your financial insights, kindness, and teachings.

LEO KURTYSH For your invaluable contributions to our systems and infrastructure.

ORLANDO MONTALVO Your enthusiasm and kindness mean so much.

SUMAN MURTHY For your vital role in improving our communications systems and providing hands-on support.

SARA STEPHENS For elevating our collective governance structure at the board level.

JEN KARLIN Thank you for your research, guidance, and support.

KRISTI TARNSTROM For your time, insights, and hands-on support in our start up phase.

RYAN STAHL Thank you for your behind-the-scenes advice and “worstcase scenario” warnings that helped us make informed decisions.

VIVEK MARU For your early advising, connections, and invaluable guidance.

ANGELA CHAN, CHRISTINE STOUFFER, FRANK POCIANO, JON

RODNEY, LAURA LUCAS, MARK SILVERMAN, RAHA JORJANI,

ZAHRA BILLOO Thank you for your collective insights, dedication, and support throughout Pangea’s journey.

To my family and friends:

Thank you for your endless love, patience, and encouragement. Your belief in me, your steady presence, and your warmth have been my foundation through this book journey and beyond. I feel lucky to get to move through life with you.