Yanci F. — a creative spirit, community connector, and observant storyteller — brings authenticity, resourcefulness, and a deep love for service to everything they do. As an Independent Practitioner Fellow, they are creating a vibrant graphic booklet celebrating the joy, resilience, and lasting contributions of Central American immigrants in D.C. Yanci identifies as a culture bearer because they were raised in DC, shaped by its schools and programs, and remains rooted in honoring and uplifting the community that raised them.