“David Hsieh is the Founding Artistic Director of ReAct Theatre. In addition to his many ReAct credits, he has also directed for Taproot Theatre, SecondStoryRep, Tacoma Little Theatre, 14/48, Sis Productions, Pratidhwani, UW School of Drama, and others. As a performer, you may have seen him at Book- It in Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and The Brothers K, or at Seattle Public Theatre in The Happy Ones, A Very Die Hard Christmas, and Titanish, among other credits.”

ReAct Theatre could benefit from all kinds of volunteering, from ushers to marketing help to organizing the space to set design. Reach out to the theatre at react@reacttheatre.org. Also, as David mentioned in the episode, sometimes the best way to support the arts is to show up as an audience member.

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“DeVandra Wheeler is a child safety educator, author, and the founder of Nova Talks, a prevention-focused initiative that equips families and communities with the tools to have honest, protective conversations with children about body safety and child sexual abuse prevention. With a decade of experience in behavioral health and a background in social work, DeVandra combines professional expertise with a culturally responsive approach to education. She is also the author of Nova Be Bold, a children’s book that empowers kids to speak up and helps caregivers start important conversations that keep children safe.”

If you’re someone who also works in the education, prevention, and healing spheres surrounding abuse, connect with DeVandra at devandra@novatalks.org to support as she expands her work around Washington state.

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“Edgar Longoria is a Queer Latino immigrant from Sinaloa, Mexico, and the Executive Director of Entre Hermanos, Washington’s first LGBTQ+ Latine organization. Raised in rural Arvin, California within agricultural and migrant farmworker communities, his lived experience informs his unwavering commitment to equity, access, and community resilience.

With more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Edgar has built a career grounded in community-centered strategy, organizational growth, and systems-level advocacy. As Executive Director, he leads Entre Hermanos in advancing culturally responsive health, housing, and social services for LGBTQ+ Latine communities across Washington State, while strengthening organizational infrastructure and long-term sustainability.

Edgar brings extensive expertise in cross-sector partnerships, program development, and mission-driven leadership. He holds an Executive Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, where he further deepened his focus on public systems, governance, and equitable policy implementation.

Under his leadership, Entre Hermanos continues to expand its impact, centering dignity, cultural affirmation, and access to care for communities historically excluded from traditional systems.”

Learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways to support Entre Hermanos by subscribing to their mailing list - https://entrehermanos.org/subscribe-suscribete/

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