The Team

Amy Friedman, Lead Producer, is an author, editor, ghostwriter, memoir teacher and political activist. Amy’s passion for supporting individuals whose lives have been affected by incarceration and deportation has taken myriad forms, including curating and editing annual award-winning collections of poetry, stories, essays and artwork for The PATHfinder Club and Out of the Woods Press. A dual American-Canadian citizen, Amy currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Jessica Tuck, Co-Producer, is an actor, director and storytelling coach who co-founded and produced Spark Off Rose, a popular Los Angeles-based storytelling event that ran for 18 years and captivated audiences with personal stories by over a thousand individuals.

Dennis Danziger, Co-Producer, is a playwright, author and high school English teacher and co-founder of the nonprofit POPS the Club.

Samina Ali, Associate Producer, immigrant, brown, woman, Muslim, writer.

Brandy Lewis, Associate Producer, Admin, is a creative professional with experience across talent management, film production, and entrepreneurship. She has managed actors and musicians, produced various projects, and built and run a creative activation business servicing a roster of global clients. Currently, she is producing work across different mediums, focusing on combining artistic vision and practical know-how to develop fresh, engaging projects.

Rena Semertzidis, LCSW, Associate Producer, Communications is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, writer, and activist. Rena’s father was a first-generation immigrant from Thessaloniki, Greece and Rena is proud to carry on his legacy by amplifying the voices of those whose stories are the fabric of our nation.

John Ciccolini, Associate Producer & Webmaster, is an actor, playwright, and web designer/developer.

Janna Rae Nieto, Art Director/Logo Design, is a tattoo artist in Los Angeles at the popular all-women tattoo shop, Heartless Tattoos, and graduate of Otis College of Art and Design. A first-gen American, Janna Rae is grateful to her parents for inspiring her heart, mind and artistry. You can find more of Janna’s work on Instagram @jannaraetattoos.

Reece Sisto, Associate Producer Social Media Strategist is a content strategist and writer based in Los Angeles.