Under the Sun: Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, aspiring nonprofit leader
Just returning from a meet-and-greet with the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, 39-year-old Aiko-Sophie... Continue
Under the Sun: Patricia Cullinan, historian
The president of the Sonoma Valley Historical Society talks with the Sun’s Anna Pier about her background, and why history matters. You’re... Continue
Under the Sun: Veronica Napoles, accidental activist
The Sun’s Anna Pier finds out more about the co-founder of Wake Up Sonoma, artist and designer Veronica Napoles. What brought... Continue
Under the Sun: Jay Rooke, gonzo parent
A life coach now deeply and humorously informed by becoming a father, Jay founded the ‘Gonzo Parenting’ website, cartoon, and... Continue
Under the Sun: Yayoi West, a life of adventure
The Sun’s Anna Pier talks with Sonoma pilot and global adventurer Yayoi West. You were raised in Japan. How long have you... Continue
Under the Sun: Norman Gilroy, community problem solver
The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down to talk with architect Norman Gilroy about his accomplishments for communities here and around the... Continue
Under the Sun: Jennifer Gray Thompson, gamechanger
As CEO of the Sonoma-based nonprofit After The Fire USA, Thompson, influenced by the 2017 wildfires, is a leader in the emerging field... Continue
Under the Sun: Maria Colín, from homeless to homebuilder
The Sun’s Anna Pier talked with Maria Colín at Homeless Action Sonoma’s (HAS) Open House, and again at her job at QuickHaven... Continue
Under the Sun: Noemí Vázquez Romero, dressmaker
The work of Noemí Vázquez has been displayed recently by folkloric dancers at various celebrations of Mexican Independence Day,... Continue
Under the Sun: Roger Rhoten, impresario
The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with the Sebastiani Theatre’s Roger Rhoten to learn the story behind the icon of Sonoma entertainment.... Continue
