Joanna

Joanna bridges a career in technology with a commitment to social justice, especially those on the margins. Since 2007, she helped lead service and solidarity trips to Tijuana, Mexico. She ministers to the unhoused and teaches at the Institute for Leadership in Ministry. She is an advanced lay leader in the Diocese of San Jose and holds an MA in Pastoral Ministries from Santa Clara University. She co-founded the Gandhi Team in 2016.

Andre

Andre has served as Peace Ambassador liaison with the Gandhi Team since 2018. He is also a glider pilot.

Stan

Stan is an activist working for peace, nonviolence, and social justice. After 6 years in a Catholic seminary, he enlisted in the Navy. That began his journey to nonviolence and a rejection of war. He served as a co-coordinator for Vietnam Veterans Against the War, later discovered Pax Christi, the Catholic peace and nonviolence movement, served on the Interfaith Council on Economics and Justice, and is a member of the Gandhi Team.

Chris

Chris works in technology, sings, and serves as a peace ambassador.

Francesca

Francesca is an Unhoused Advocate. She provides food, clothing, tents, and housing search assistance to the unhoused in San Jose.