About Unshame California

David is a creative, empathetic, and ambitious leader who believes in the importance of change through storytelling, advocacy, and human connection. Before joining Shatterproof, David was the Program Coordinator for VeniceArts where he helped young adults, especially those in marginalized communities, find entry level jobs and internships in the film and entertainment industries. He has also been a part of various research studies including the Mexican Migrant Field Research Program, where he focused on exploring different traumas and challenges that migrants faced at the border. David lives in Los Angeles where he loves to spend time with friends and family, create and consume art, and try new foods. He is also a soccer coach!

Dayanna is originally from Lima, Peru. She has a variety of experiences in different areas of her field, including digital marketing, press and digital communication, media editing, product and brand design, visual design, and web development. Dayanna is also very passionate about serving both the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities and uses digital arts to help connect these communities to the services and resources that they need. In her free time, Dayanna enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her pups, Aspen and Peach. She is a Peruvian-food enthusiast and has been forced to become a Duke sports fan thanks to her wife.

Leslie is a lifelong advocate for a more equitable society where everyone has access to opportunities to succeed. Prior to joining Shatterproof, Leslie worked with the Bay Area Council where she focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and workforce policy advocacy. Leslie also worked with families in East Oakland for Children’s Home Society of California and served as a VISTA Volunteer for the City of San Antonio’s Head Start program. Leslie lives in Corona, California. In her free time, she enjoys watching live music and playing pickleball.

Bella is a huge consumer of culture and is obsessed with the power of content creation. Prior to joining Shatterproof, she was Head of Operations at the worldwide Marketing Agency Samy Alliance. She is experienced at translating data into trends and creating compelling brand narratives. Bella is originally from Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese. A mindful leader, she believes kindness is the power which can transcend and transform anything it touches. An avid reader, she will definitely find a quick break during her busy week to read something that interests her. She lives in Flowery Branch, Georgia, with her husband Geo and their dog, Mojo.

Sam is passionate about increasing diversity and representation within social media and uses her role within marketing to help amplify the content of underrepresented demographics. In her current role, Sam assists in the development of influencer marketing strategies to increase awareness and engagement for community-based stigma reduction campaigns. Prior to joining Shatterproof, Sam worked on a variety of influencer marketing teams for different companies like CASETiFY, PrettyLittleThing, and AvantStay. Sam lives in Los Angeles and loves cooking, visiting her local farmers markets, and all things health and wellness.

Saskia is committed to fostering a more vibrant community through meaningful, transparent work. The best part of her work with Unshame CA is having the opportunity to hear people's stories and share their messages of hope and resiliency with other Californians. Prior to joining Shatterproof, Saskia worked at the San Andreas Regional Center, part of the State of California's network system that supports people with developmental disabilities. In her role at San Andreas, she oversaw strategy, partner relationships, contracts, audits, and emergency response departments. Saskia loves to travel, especially when traveling for food. She lives in Salinas, California with her partner and three pups.