We asked some very thoughtful members of our community to reflect on what they’ve learned from their heroes.

Thanos Willey

recording engineer, and a producer. He was innovative in his use of multitrack recording and also popularising stereophonic sound. His involvement in The Manhattan Project during World War II and his achievements in the music industry are inspiring to me. Read more>>

Yalda Soroush

Kobe Bryant was a remarkable individual whose Mamba Mentality—a philosophy of relentless determination, resilience, and commitment to excellence—resonates deeply with me. His work ethic, focus, and passion for his craft made him an icon, not just in basketball but as a symbol of perseverance and dedication. Read more>>

Dena Simmons

There are so many things I learned from my mom. Growing up my mom was a single mom raising three kids so at times things weren’t always easy. My mom taught us how to be strong independent, along with being honest, trustworthy and live up to your word. But more importantly to be the person I was meant to be. Read more>>

Jordan Vergara

My hero is my father. He’s one of the reasons I sparked interest into photography as well, growing up he’d always have a camera/camcorder to capture memories of my siblings and I. Being young and not thinking about, you realize it was done to look back on as time goes on. He’s taught me so many things in my life that I will cherish, and try to pass down to my son. Read more>>

LABRENA COLEMAN

MY HERO ID MY OLDEST SISTER, MOTHER, THE ADVERAGE PERSON IN EVERYDAY LIFE. PEOPLE OFTEN IDOLIZE CELERBRITIES, BUT I BELIEVE THE ADVERAGE PERSON MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND AND SET GOAL/ STANDARDS. THE NEGHIBORHOOD ACTIVIST IS A HERO. THE PEROS WHO STANDS UP FOR THE ONES WITH NO VOICE IS A HERO. I STRIVE TO BE THAT HERO FOR OTHERS AS I WAS RAISED UP AROUND HEROS. Read more>>