A bird is a woman with a certain spark. Shy or full of swagger, she’s the kind of woman you want to know better the more you talk to her.

 
 

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Kristina Takeshita

Kristina Takeshita, LAPD's Forensics Unit Lab Director, boasts a distinguished 29-year career, beginning as a student worker. Her journey, marked by transformative cases, reflects unwavering commitment to justice. Notably, as leader of the DNA unit, she successfully cleared a 6,000-kit sexual assault backlog, some untouched for 15 years. Thanks to her team's dedication, processing time now stands at an impressive 90 days. Beyond professional achievements, Kristina advocates for mental well-being, recognizing therapy as integral to a fulfilling career.

 
 
 
  • Marie-Françoise Chesselet

    Marie-Françoise Chesselet has spent the past 40 years working in neuroscience. She has been the Chair of Neurobiology at UCLA for 11 years, she has been a part of some of the biggest breakthroughs in the study of Parkinson’s disease, and she’s currently embarking on her next chapter: life after work. This interview is a reflection of her time in the field and her hopes for the future.

  • Kim Nguyen

    Kim Nguyen has come a long way from her birthplace in Da Nang, Vietnam, to find herself with a successful directing career in Los Angeles. Along the way, she discovered her love of teaching, writing, and the responsibility of being a role model.

  • Erica Weiner

    Starting and running your own business provides its fair share of challenges. New York native Erica Weiner has learned on the go as she successfully forged her own path in the jewelry industry. Erica Weiner’s jewelry and brand reflects her unique perspective, her drive and innate sense of style.

  • Tiffany Lee

    From riding vintage motorcycles in sunny LA to being the voice of some of the biggest brands in the fashion industry, copywriter Tiffany Lee, says she's found her home in New York. And she's not looking to leave anytime soon.

Jules Muck

“My perseverance was unbeknownst even to me, because I fought against it. I never wanted to be an artist. I always thought it was so corny, and not viable, not important.”