Johana Melendez Lopez is from El Salvador and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Johana completed their BA in Psychology from the California State University, Pomona and was recently accepted into a Master of Social Work program at California State University, Bernardino! She joined Psyches of Color given that the mission aligns with their personal and professional values. She also likes how Psyches of Color focused on communities that she is interested in serving and appreciates how the team has created a welcoming and safe environment.

Samantha Calderon is from Glendale, CA and currently resides in Alhambra, CA. Samantha completed their BA in Psychology from the California State University, Fullerton. She joined Psyches of Color because the mission and values aligned with where she want to take my future career. Samantha shared that alignment was due to how Psyches of Color aides the community and uplifts people of color's voices so that "we can be the best versions of ourselves through strength based learning, destigmatizing mental health, and overall building a resilient community."