Carmen Towler is a proud Los Angeles native, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, auntie, and friend. She has been living and working in the Bay Area since 2018, where she enjoys her role in public service as a Workforce Programs Specialist for vulnerable communities, supporting their access to economic prosperity through jobs and resources. She is passionate about racial equity and considers herself a lifelong learner. In her free time, she can be found on various hiking trails around the Bay Area, doing yoga, reading fiction, listening to podcasts, and connecting with friends and family.