Rita is an accomplished artist, academic, and Director of Education at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, specializing in the fields of nanotechnology and biotechnology.
Dana is thriving most when she is juggling a range of responsibilities, from serving as a foster mom to supporting students with disabilities in the classroom.
In both her personal and professional life, Bek shows a strong dedication to creating a brighter future - one without systemic barriers, where we all care for the Earth, and where all rangatahi (young person) have the opportunity to thrive.