Vanessa dulay
Vanessa is known for her skills in being able to troubleshoot or problem solve issues that earned her the nickname “McGyver”. She is a very caring and compassionate person. She loves to cook and enjoys traveling. She’s been in the Property Management business for over 15 years and oversees the everyday hustle and bustle of building maintenance. She is a problem solver by heart and never says no to a favor. She is a very loyal friend and will always have your back when you need support. She truly believes that, “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”
COLETTE encinas
Colette aka “Tinette” or “T” for short is a happy person by nature and thrives on positivity in her daily life. She has a strong background in Operational Management and has a proven record of results in Supply Chain Management. T is a problem solver who embraces change and views challenges as opportunities. She is always available to assist when called upon. She is a compassionate and generous person - always available to help when needed. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys traveling with her longtime partner and friends. “My religion is simple. My religion is kindness.”
CAROLINE FERNANDEZ
Practicing Dentistry is very fulfilling for Carol. As a General Dentist with a private practice in North Hollywood for more than 20 years, she knows how gratifying it is to help people in need. She is compassionate, kind, and has a calm demeanor with a very good sense of humor. Helping and supporting homeless families in transitional homes or just randomly any homeless person on the streets of Los Angeles is her way of giving back to the community. It’s innate in her to be generous since she is fortunate enough to be able to share all blessings. She also loves to travel to interesting places with Pat and visit her family often. “My mission in life is not to merely survive, but to thrive; and to do so with passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.”- Mary Angelou
FLORIAN hilario
As if being a mother of 6 and grandmother to 7 doesn’t keep her busy enough! World traveler, designated photographer and documentarian, Florian takes on the job of capturing moments so we can remember back to it fondly. People tend to miss out on documenting many of the intangible elements of their experiences. We remember moments significantly and more clearly because of the initiative she takes to capture and concretize in so doing. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” - Anais Nin
Pauline jose
Pauline is a family and wellness physician and a human and animal rights advocate. Wherever anyone needs help you will find her there. She attributes her loving and giving attitude to her parents who raised her and her three siblings to be generous and kind to everyone no matter what. She is often heard telling her four kids that their lives mean nothing if they don’t give of themselves to others. “To whom much is given, from him much is expected.” - Luke 12:48. This is her favorite bible verse and She is definitely taking this seriously.
PAT PRATTS
Pat has advocated and served people with developmental disability for the last 18 years. When she retired as a social worker, she decided to further her education in preparation for her retirement. Her goal is to complete her education majoring in Kinesiology with specialization in Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Exercise in Cal State LA. Pat enjoys working with the Geriatric population and plans to serve that population once she has completed her education and internship. Currently, Pat volunteers in a Senior Center and is working on teaching an exercise class with Older Adults. Pat loves kickboxing, reading and enjoys travelling, with her soulmate Carol. A wise woman once told her, “have a purpose in life so you are not just taking a space on earth”!
Corina Tuason
Currently director of talent and acquisition for information management at a consulting firm, Corina brings more than 25 years of IT systems implementation experience. Together with her friends and her lifetime partner Florian, she shares the same goal in establishing and providing for BOL’s growth in helping those in need in the community. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Gandhi