
Meet the TTE Team!
Whatever the reverse of gatekeeping is, that’s what I’ll do! Meet the amazing and talented people that work behind the scenes to make the Tomi The Encourager dream happen!

Communication Manager - Detail Queen
Lupita
Lupita Valencia Grant received her BS in Neuroscience and BA in Chicano/a Studies from UCLA. She completed a post-baccalaureate research program at Tufts University, which then led her to pivot into science communication and public health. She is driven by a hunger to create sustainable impacts alongside an unwavering commitment to equity both in the world of science and outside of it. You can reach her at valencia00122@gmail.com

Chief Empowerment Officer
Kim
Kimberly Jow, MPH, CHES is the Chief Empowerment Officer for Tomi The Encourager LLC. A behind-the-scenes powerhouse, she is a curriculum developer and public speaking coach with experience curating impactful TEDx talks and engaging presentations. She thrives in supporting bold visions and strategic growth. If you need a strategic thinker to refine your message and elevate your impact, reach Kim at Kimberly.Jow@gmail.com

Jackie of All Trades
Amanda
Amanda received her Bachelors in Public Health from UC Irvine and is working towards an MPH at Claremont Graduate University. She works at the intersection of racial justice, social justice, and power building to promote healthy and equitable communities. Her passion and specialty has been refined to strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration in the collective and radical work towards equitable and just systems.