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 first-year at the University of Southern California studying Public Policy and Environmental Studies. Last semester, she served as a a Legislative Intern in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently a student staffer for LA County Board of Supervisor. She's been a part of the Super Bloom team for over two years and has previous 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.
Olivia Marble - Regional Organizer
Olivia Marble is a senior at Pomona College majoring in Public Policy Analysis with Sociology and mainly focusing on education policy research and advocacy. In her free time, she likes to play tennis and go out to LA with friends. She is excited to organize on the Claremont Colleges to spread awareness about local politics and progressive candidates helping the surrounding communities!
Kathryn Maffeo - Communications Manager
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.
Patrick Done - Program Coodinator
Patrick is a youth organizer and first-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.
Sophie McClain - Finance Associate
Sophie McClain is an organizer and abolitionist from Oakland, California. She will have earned her B.A. in American Studies in the spring of 2024. Sophie has previously worked with organizations such as the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and Californians United for Responsible Budgets before getting involved with Project Super Bloom. She looks forward to continuing to grow as an activist and organizer in the future.
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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.
Ian Chen - Fellow
Ian Chen is a Senior at Arcadia High School. Thrilled to team up with Project Super Bloom, Ian is dedicated to empowering young voter coalitions and advocating for future progressive leaders like Sasha Renée Pérez. In the future, Ian plans to pursue a career in law and politics, all while nurturing a love for acting, swimming, and traveling the world.
Amir King - Fellow
Amir King is a Senior at Temple City High School and is enthusiastic to be a Fellow with Project Super Bloom for Senate District 25, in which he resides. As both Student Board Member for Temple City Unified and a member of Temple City’s Youth Committee, Amir has aimed to further his involvement in his community, and looks forward to diving into community solutions alongside youth in his community to solve some of the most pressing issues today. Outside of his time with Project Super Bloom, Amir enjoys bus rides on LA Metro, reading Politico, and grabbing boba with friends.
Ivy Tan - Fellow
Ivy Tan is a first-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.
Sadad Salahuddin - Fellow
Sadad Salahuddin is a senior studying Political Science at USC. Born and raised in Long Beach, CA, Sadad is a first generation Bangladeshi American. In the future, Sadad is interested in law school, and specifically wants to study international law.
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.