Nahid Fattahi is a Psychotherapist, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, human behavior, and social impact. Her work integrates clinical expertise with innovation, product strategy, and scalable, evidence-informed solutions. Nahid is an active advocate for women’s rights and has written on mental health, gender, trauma, and resilience. Her work has been published in Ms. Magazine, The Daily Beast, The Progressive, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, and Psychology Today. She speaks on mental health, leadership, resilience, women’s empowerment, and the role of psychological insight in business performance, decision-making, and organizational culture.

Links to Nahid's work and social media:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/multicultural-mental-health/202606/the-happiest-city-in-america-is-not-what-it-seemshttps://progressive.org/op-eds/family-separation-leaves-lifelong-scars-fattahi-20250217/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/multicultural-mental-health/202502/the-rise-of-anxiety-among-women‎nahid fattahi (ناهید فتاحی)‎ (@fattahinahid_) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok - Make Your Day

Had the honor of sitting down with Rinu Nair, one of the youngest on the Fremont School Board!

Board of Education Members - Fremont Unified

Purchase tickets with these two links:

http://fremontopera.org/

https://ohlonecollege.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=547

JoNelle Sood is an  Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR strategy, and  operations. She specializes in designing and implementing effective HR processes and policies that attract, retain, and empower top talent while cultivating strong, inclusive workplace cultures that drive business success.

Beyond her corporate career, JoNelle is the founder of  Ho‘omau Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students in higher education. Through scholarships, mentorship, and professional networking, the foundation helps students achieve academic excellence while staying grounded in their cultural heritage.

Passionate about people, purpose, and progress, JoNelle continues to bridge professional excellence with community impact; empowering individuals and organizations alike to thrive.

Websites:

• Ho’omau Foundation – www.hoomaufoundation.org

• Tripod Networking  www.tripodNetworking.com

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonellesood

Articles + Gala Videos + 5k + recipient video  + community outreach links

• https://www.khon2.com/living-808/2025-2026-kamery-lee-jr-scholarship-recipients-honored-at-hoomau-foundation-gala/

• https://www.hinowdaily.com/video/2025/09/09/hoomau-foundation-fundraising-gala-nonprofit-focused-success-development-native-hawaiian-pacific-islanders/

• https://www.khon2.com/living-808/hoomau-foundation-to-host-first-o%CA%BBahu-fundraising-gala-supporting-nhpi-students/

• https://kawaiola.news/hoonaauao/changing-the-future-one-scholar-at-a-time/

• https://youtu.be/UqKwbCjuKXc?feature=shared

• https://youtube.com/shorts/PJ1oCIRS7tw?feature=shared

• https://youtube.com/shorts/aDlO4Tb_scI?si=jPG3Kk_qu3MUnHJY

• https://youtu.be/MGqYiGqidCs?feature=shared

 Randi Weingarten - Why Fascists Fear Teachers

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779831/why-fascists-fear-teachers-by-randi-weingarten/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM9n1RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlR1ZOTndYMUJMdWI2ZWp5AR5ZnZsd6La1NWXki5Yyavenyye8PtSimWr--HCUZRZBjRMUTX4S5bFLkwS3UA_aem_A_aYj9yKabK4xWg8cxeUcQ

Facing History

http://www.facinghistory.org/

Substack

Jack Weinstein | Substack

Facebook: Education for Justice

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationforjustice

Learn more about Aileen: Aileen Chanco | Explore Aileen Chanco's Music

Learn more about the Upcoming Season: https://youtu.be/tP7OfsXFZJs

"BROTHERHOOD" Program, November 1, 2 and 4, 2025 - Music with a Mission's 2025-2026 Season Opener

Buy a Ticket to the Upcoming show: https://musicatthemission.ticketspice.com/25-26-music-with-a-mission-season

Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/fremontfocusnow

Questions for Mark: [email protected]

In this first episode of Fremont Focus Now, we sit down with Mark Spencer, a Fremont Traffic Engineer, to discuss about the in's and out's of Fremont's traffic. Listen along to learn about the Fremont Mobility Action Plan, Vision Zero, and much more!

Resources

To Report Non-Emergency Traffic Issues

• Fremont Police Department:

• Traffic Complaints: Visit the Fremont Police Department website to submit a complaint about neighborhood traffic violations, such as speeding or stop sign running. 

• Online Reporting System: You can also use the Fremont Police Online Reporting System for certain incidents, such as non-injury traffic accidents. 

• Roadway Maintenance:

• Report Issues Portal: For issues like potholes, graffiti, or other maintenance concerns on city streets, use the City of Fremont Report Issues portal or their mobile app. 

Fremont Mobility Action Plan:  Mobility Action Plan | City of Fremont, CA Official Website

The Mobility Action Plan is intended to guide the City’s local implementation priorities and regional advocacy efforts over the next five years (2020-2025). Recommendations in the plan include topics of traffic signal modernization, school zones and access, travel alternatives, traffic safety program, new technologies and smart mobility, and regional policy and projects.

Fremont Mobility Commission:  Mobility Commission | City of Fremont, CA Official Website

The Mobility Commission meets quarterly to assist the city with the implementation of actions included in adopted transportation plans, including the Mobility Action Plan and other plans related to traffic safety, traffic congestion management, school access, walking, bicycling, new technologies, and regional transportation.

Bicycle Routes in Fremont:  Bike Routes | City of Fremont, CA Official Website 

Caltrans - state highways in Fremont include I-880, I-680, SR 84/Niles Canyon Road and SR262 and SR 238/Mission Boulevard. To report issues on a state highway you can go to: Submit Customer Service Request

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Trip Planning:  511.org Homepage | 511.org

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. One of their tools is a robust multi-modal trip planning module called 511.

Alameda County Transportation Commission:  Home page - Alameda CTC

The mission of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is to plan, fund and deliver transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility to foster a vibrant and livable Alameda County.