meet the team

i’ve had the honor of building TRP @ 916 from its very first steps. i’m beyond grateful to lead this incredible team building collective liberation and radical activism. fun facts about me: i am a Sacramento-County appointed representative for youth issues & public policy. i also love writing, poetry, and the visual/performing arts!

founder & lead director (she/they)

celine qin

@dreamych3line

julian orozco

@_jlo.julian

secretary director (he/they)

my interests include interactive video games and playing tennis. through TRP @ 916, i want to to foster a sense of growth and connection within local communities due to how impactful it can be on someone’s life.

my favorite hobby is reading! (interview with a vampire is my fave book). TRP @ 916 introduced me to community solidarity and it's incredible importance, which i recognize through the work i do for others, with talented people on our team.

co-director of outreach (she/her)

vivian hoang

@veeevin

i love my cat and listening to music, especially r&b and indie. through my work with TRP @ 916, i hope to allow people to become more open-minded to grassroots change and new ideas.

co-director of outreach @cinnathrese

therese abulencia

(she/her)

hong an nguyen

@hong.ann_

creative director (she/her)

im great at photography and digital design arts, and i strive to use my skills and talents to make real grassroots change, having fun through community involvement.

melissa bloom

@melllisabl0om

director of youth organizing (she/her)

i love reading and listening to taylor swift. i chose to be apart of TRP @ 916 because this organization aligns with my interests of improving the community.

i enjoy graphic design & Sims! i hope to contribute to local, underserved communities and engage in something meaningful. i aim to bring safe-havens and accessible educational tools to Sacramento.

kenny ortiguesa

@skskenny

Graphic Designer (he/him)

my passions include mental health and coding. i joined TRP @ 916 to learn more about social justice. being part of this team and organization for a while, i am excited to inspire other youth to advocate for themselves and their community.

Magazine Director (he/him)

nikolai bhau

@lovely._.nik

i think TRP @ 916 brings up topics that many teens in the area don’t talk about, giving a platform for youth to express themselves. i hope this organization continues making a difference both within the community and myself.

writer & organizer (they/she)

nandi moyo

@strawberrymarx

i enjoy painting and reading. through TRP @ 916, i am to spread resources to underfunded groups and create meaningful conversations surrounding solidarity & mutual aid through our events and workshops.

designer & organizer (they/them)

vesper lee

@vesperaverysage

@joeyanyways

joey maria

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

im interested in Sac’s alternative scene and film. my passion for TRP @ 916 means to give Sacramento the resources and strength to put power in the hands of the people.

kaylee moc

@shellayooooo

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i love drawing and playing video games! i enjoy being part of the TRP @ 916 team because i get the opportunity to be involved and help out in fun ways through events.

i LOVE music (spotify premium is my holy grail!). i also love to learn new things, especially when they bring me joy, such as talking to new people about how we can change the community. the people on the team makes it feel like a family.

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

amy huynh

@amyhuyynh

i enjoy reading, especially essays (Joan Didion fans rise), along with writing! i love TRP @ 916 and the fact that we are a grassroots organization, because through love and showing genuine care for those around us, we can see incredible change within our respective communities regarding solidarity and justice.

Magazine Director (she/her)

carina mayorga

@marinacayorga

ravian le

@berb_qween

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i love calm mornings and dancing my heart out. i joined TRP @ 916 because we take action to create an impact within the community; giving people a safe place to be comfortable, be involved, and learn more and more about one another.

grassroots organizing and pursuing social justice and liberation within our own communities is essential to overcoming systemic oppression. i’m so excited to be in an organization that equips community members with resources and knowledge.

writer & organizer (she/they)

layla askar

@layluhuh

kelly chau

@kelchauu

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i <3 taylor swift & keem, as well as baking! i joined TRP @ 916 because of how cool and fun it sounded. i love the idea of organizing events and being part of a community.

i love reggae/pscyhedelic rock and combat/contact sports! through TRP @ 916, i hope to connect with the Sacramento community and make our home a safer place for everyone. mistreatment of indigenous people by our government and the effects major corporations on our planet motivates me to expand my knowledge, working towards reducing such harmful aftermath on the grassroots level.

jash rosal

@jashrosal

writer & organizer (he/him)

savannah haile

@sav.haile

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i am by my ability to help those within my community. i joined TRP @ 916 to further pursue my passion for social justice work and making real beneficial change. aiding under-resourced groups is my goal with this project, and i hope to more meaningful connections along the way.

amy nguyen

@amy.nguyyyen

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i love reading and listening to music in my downtown. TRP @ 916 inspires me to learn more about my community, how to care for it, and ways to improve our society.

kimi nghiem

@kiminqh

volunteer & organizer (she/her)

i have a love for games, matcha, music, & books! i joined TRP @ 916 to be a part of a community that also wants to impact society to be a more welcoming place for all. i hope that i can contribute to allowing the youth feel heard and valued. <3

nathan lee

@nathan._lee_

volunteer & organizer (he/him)

i love eating food. (especially my moms cooking) and i also like playing volleyball. i joined TRP @916 to be able to meet new people and work together to provide resources, enabling grassroots change.

theo moreira

@_m0tht33th

volunteer & organizer (he/they)

i love art and fashion! i joined the TRP @ 916 team with a goal to learn more about what the youth can do for the community through monetary mutual aid and beyond.

andrew li

@andrew._.lie_

Director of Finance and Resources (any/all)

im passionate about research and political debate. through TRP @ 916, i hope to spread ideals about mutual aid and community change. in my spare time, i play piano and do distance running.