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I Am San Francisco: Ayman Nadeem

Born in Islamabad, Pakistan, Ayman Nadeem came to San Francisco via Canada. Growing up Muslim in a post-9/11 United States, she works to build bridges with her voice and her pen.

I Am San Francisco: Nick Whittlesey

As an employee of one of the largest management consulting firms on the planet, Nick Whittlesey counters a daunting workload with surf sessions at San Francisco’s famous Ocean Beach.

I Am San Francisco: Nya Cruz

Nya Cruz is a prominent member of San Francisco’s transgender community and celebrates the melting pot that keeps life interesting in SF.

I Am San Francisco: Romulo Melo

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Melo began training in Jiu-Jitsu at 11. He swept through his new home, SF, soaking up each new experience as precisely as he executed his Jiu-Jitsu technique.

I Am San Francisco: Melinda Yee Franklin

Melinda Yee Franklin traces her lineage to her great-grandfather, who migrated from China. After successful political roles in Washington, D.C., there is no place other than SF that she’d rather call home.