From a Little League board member to a former PTA president and a current school board member, Karissa puts South Pasadena kids first. Her demonstrated dedication to facilitating enriching experiences for youth and her overall giving nature make her a true Legend.

As one of the founders of the South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast and a local spiritual leader, Rev. Lincoln Skinner is a connector and has facilitated connection and collaboration between both individuals in town as well as numerous community organizations, all benefiting the cohesion of our community.

From youth programs around music to local performances at community events, to music resonating from local venues every night, music is always in the air in South Pasadena thanks to performers in our town like Maria Taylor. Beyond her encouraging and active presence in town, Maria is a talented singer-songwriter based here in South Pasadena, helping us keep our musical spirit so vibrant.

Community starts growing with our youngest neighbors, and folks like Samantha Montes that shape young minds and hearts are helping shape our community’s future! A longtime South Pasadenan, Samantha’s passion for hands-on learning, creativity, and relationship-building is legendary.

South Pasadena is full of creatives, and Justin Monroe and Tim Carey embody that spirit as a filmmaker and artist that partnered up to capture the story of creating the largest stained glass window of its kind ever made. Justin and Tim are critical pieces of the beautiful mosaic of creative energy that makes South Pasadena unique.

A wife, mother, sister, well-respected Director, and overall BOSS, Michele has been a pillar of our community for over 20 years building and directing early childhood educational programs for young children and helping raise children into young people who can advocate for themselves.

Dedicated community volunteer. Avid leader of local Scouts. South Pasadena parent. Talented craftsman. Lawrence Chiles is someone everyone can look up to, guided by his seemingly endless enthusiasm for giving back to the community.

A longtime South Pasadena native with an unmatched legacy of service in local education, Janet Anderson is a pillar in our community and has helped shape the lives of thousands of students through her unwavering generosity and commitment to community.

A longtime beloved educator in South Pasadena, Mark sets the upcoming generations off on the right foot, providing excellence in learning as well as his caring spirit and acceptance, qualities aligned with the best of South Pasadena’s values.

With a heart for making a difference, Kathy is a pillar of generosity and service in South Pasadena – a leader and true agent of positive change around town.

Whether you have seen him at the high school, around town supporting multiple local organizations, or behind-the-scenes at local productions, James is a longtime South Pasadenan with a heart for art and giving back to the community.

Our community thrives because of the hard work and dedication of its passionate leaders. Executive Director of South Pasadena Educational Foundation, Stacey embodies the giving spirit of South Pasadena and makes a difference in our community.