Weiston-Serdan's research focuses on mentoring programs for minoritized youth populations. Her impactful work has been featured in prominent publications like Forbes and Philanthropy Women.

A dedicated advocate, Weiston-Serdan serves on multiple boards, including MENTOR CA, Give Build Share, and the National Mentoring Resource Center. Her expertise in training mentors for diverse youth populations has established her as a pivotal figure in advancing equity-centered youth development practices worldwide.

Gaynor has covered several historic moments at the White House, including the nomination and confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court; President Biden’s secured release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian prison; the historic signing of the Respect for Marriage Act; the creation of the first White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention; and the historic state visit of Kenya President William Ruto, the first African leader to visit the White House in nearly two decades.

Gaynor also closely covered the historic vice presidency of Kamala Harris, from her official engagements at the White House on issues related to Black entrepreneurship, criminal justice reform, and reproductive rights. He has also traveled with Harris on Air Force Two during key engagements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Notably, Gaynor’s work in Washington helped lead to theGrio becoming the first Black-owned digital news outlet to get a designated seat in the White House press briefing room. Gaynor has appeared on MSNBC’s “The Reidout” with Joy Reid, “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” Cheddar TV, Revolt Black News, and Fox Soul’s “The Tammi Mac Show.” During Pride Month 2021, Forbes recognized Gaynor as one of “10 Black LGBTQ+ Figures And Activists to Know.” He was also recognized as a Power 50 honoree by the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA). As a Black, queer journalist, Gaynor understands the power of diversity and visibility, which is why he counts it as a privilege to represent Black and LGBTQ+ communities in political spaces where diversity has not historically been embraced. Living up to theGrio’s African meaning of “storyteller,” he is passionate about telling stories that inform and humanize Black and queer experiences. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Gaynor is a proud HBCU graduate of Morehouse College and a graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism.

Hailie has been featured in Vogue, Essence, Variety, Allure, OUT Magazine among other substantial titles worldwide, and in 2020 was named one of the "Most Beautiful People" by People Magazine. She is one of the handful of trans women to be highlighted by Playboy Magazine paving the way for solidarity for all.

Sahar's film credits range from HBO Max's original docu-series, Equal, portraying community pioneer, Sylvia Rivera, Freeform's Good Trouble as the dynamic series regular, Jazmin, Amazon Studio's Transparent, USA's Mr. Robot, and also starred in the off-Broadway production, Charm in New York City's MMC Theater. Sahar Executively Produced and Co-Directed alongside Jayce Baron, the thought-provoking documentary, Beyond Ed Buck, debuting in 2022 and being featured in several national and international film festivals winning six awards in total.

In the fall of 2020, Deadline announced Sahar's collaboration with Emmy Award-winning Director, Anthony Hemmingway for the Sir Lady Java biopic. She is set to Executively Produce and star as the trailblazing Los Angeles icon.

Hailie has overcome many challenges presented to her as a transgender woman, and was crowned "Miss L.A. Pride" and "Queen U.S.A." She was honored with an invitation to speak on the HIV/AIDS epidemic at The Ronald Reagan International Trade Center for the 57th Presidential Advisory Council in Washington DC and she continues to contribute to The East LA Women's Center Against Domestic Violence.