After a fire destroys the land, under very specific conditions, something rare happens. Seeds lay dormant for generations waiting to be shocked into growing by fire. Once the seeds are activated, millions of wildflowers sprout and create a massive, diverse explosion of flowers: a Super Bloom.
Not only do wildflowers bring life back to land devastated by destruction, they transform it to be more vibrant and beautiful. The roots of wildflowers reach deep into the ground, forming healthy soil that will sustain life for generations. This year, the conditions are right. After years of crisis, young Californians are ready to join the fight for justice, and bloom into the movement we need to thrive.
Meet The Team
Eric Warmoth - Co-founder/ Finance Director
Eric Warmoth co-founded Project Super Bloom in 2021 to create a pathway for more students to get involved in state legislative campaigns via paid opportunities. Eric has worked on a number of campaigns throughout California and the nation, working to elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot. He recently completed a fellowship in the California State Assembly with Assemblymember Chris Ward. Eric graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2022 with a degree in Environmental Analysis and Public Policy.
Nadia Bashier - Deputy Finance & Political Director
Nadia Bashier is a second-year at the University of Southern California studying Public Policy and Environmental Studies. Previously, she served as a a Legislative Intern in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently interning for the LA County Board of Supervisors. She's been a part of the Super Bloom team for over two years and has experience as a climate activist and Student Board of Education member. Nadia is passionate about environmental justice, transportation policy, and empowering youth voices in politics.
Kathryn Maffeo - Communications Director
Kathryn is a student at the University of California Los Angeles pursuing degrees in both Political Science and Labor Studies. Hailing from the Central Valley of California, the conservative voices which surrounded her at a young age motivated Kathryn to pursue the advancement of progressive policy. Kathryn has her roots in organizing work, previously interning for the California Democratic Party, in which she helped organize a Get Out the Vote rally at UCLA where Vice President Kamala Harris, LA Mayor Karen Bass, and other public servants attended and spoke.
Lizette Gonzalez - Distributed Outreach Manager
Lizette Gonzalez is a second-year at Pomona College studying Chicano/Latino Studies with a concentration in Politics. She was born and raised in Inglewood, and she is passionate about political organizing through the lens of education and ensuring marginalized communities feel empowered to have their voices heard. She’s been a community organizer since the age of 15 in various non-profit organizations such as DemocraShe, Rhizome, and When We All Vote where she has experience creating training curriculum and digitally organizing groups of students.
Patrick Done - Program Coodinator
Patrick Done is a youth organizer and second-year at the University of Southern California. He worked as a staffer with Asm. Pilar Schiavo’s 2022 Assembly campaign, helping to power the grassroots effort to a narrow victory against a Republican Incumbent. Patrick also served as the Political Director of the California High School Democrats and now serves on the organization’s Adult Advisory Board. In his free time Patrick enjoys reading, swimming, and working with gun violence victims to advocate for common-sense solutions to the gun violence epidemic.
Megha Joshi - NorCal Regional Organizer
Megha Joshi is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley where she graduated with a degree in Political Science. Previously, she worked for Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra as her outreach director and was heavily involved in on-campus organizing efforts during her time as a student. During her free time, she likes journaling and over analyzing TV shows with her friends.
Caroline Welch - Finance Associate
Caroline Welch is a student at Pomona College pursuing a double major in Politics and History.
Caroline has three cycles of experience working on progressive campaigns in multiple
capacities: through fundraising, research, field organizing, and direct voter outreach. She has
also worked on the legislative side, and her experience includes internships in the United States
Senate and the California State Assembly. In her free time, Caroline enjoys trail running,
journaling, and spending time with her family in the East San Francisco Bay Area.
Ivy Tan - Fellow
Ivy Tan is a second-year at the University of Southern California studying Public Policy with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures. She is a first generation college student. Coming from San Francisco, she has served her Chinese American immigrant community for nearly ten years and hopes to do the same in LA. Ivy is passionate about adovcating for better LA public transit, affordable housing, and education equity.
Anders Johnson - Fellow
Anders Johnson is a second-year at the University of Southern California, pursuing a degree in Public Policy. Passionate about transit accessibility and affordable housing, Anders has served as Legislative & Finance Director at a community college student government in Washington state, where he lobbied for policies that addressed the housing shortage gap in the state. He has also worked with several LA nonprofits to support policies that streamline development and create effective solutions to high rents and poor urban mobility. Currently, Anders serves on the E-board of the USC Trojan Democrats and is also employed at USC, supporting sustainability initiatives and projects across campus.
Rithika Ramesh - Fellow
Rithika Ramesh is a sophomore at UC Berkeley pursuing a double major in Political Science and Rhetoric. She has been doing organizing work since she was 14 years old and is extremely passionate about political education, especially for youth. She currently serves as the Political Education Chair of Cal Young Democratic Socialists of America. In the future, she hopes to be a lawyer serving children impacted by zero tolerance policies and the school-to-prison pipeline. In her free time, Rithika loves watching horror movies, making earrings, and counting down the days until Halloween.
Clara Hinsdale - Fellow
Clara Hinsdale is a second-year at UC Berkeley studying Political Science. She is originally from Tampa, Florida where she first found my passion for public service working in city government. Now, she wants to continue working to better her new home by advocating for candidates that she believes will best service our community.
Sahana Meyyappan - Fellow
Sahana Meyyappan is a student at Mission San Jose High School. She is very excited to be a part of Project Super Bloom as a Fellow. Sahana is interested in the voting system and hopes to be more involved in it. In her free time, she volunteers at an environmental reserve and hangs out with friends.
Giada Rice - Fellow
Giada Rice is a Junior at Palisades Charter High School and she is very excited to be a fellow at Project Super Bloom! She is interested in public policy and loves volunteering for her community.
Frank Granda - Fundraising Volunteer
Frank Granda is a political science and international studies double major from UC Irvine. Frank grew up in San Diego to an immigrant family and is proud of his Latino heritage. He has experience serving as an organizer for various youth climate groups such as Sunrise and Fridays For Future. He is also a board member of the UC Irvine College Democrats, a member of the San Diego and Orange County Young Democrats. He has also served as a campaign intern for Congressman Scott Peters, Katie Porter, and Sara Jacobs. Frank is honored to a part of this great organization and is committed to advance progressive candidates at the state level.