Mae Farol was originally from the Philippines but rooted in the heart of North Carolina. Her journey led to Los Angeles in mid 2000’s, where she volunteered her time to serving through AmeriCorps programs, City Year and Playworks. She ended up settling down and starting her own family in California. After AmeriCorps she started as a counselor at Iverbe and she found her way to the vibrant community of The Willows Community School and is now pursuing her career as a teacher there.