Julie Cameron
Co-Founder, The Pasadena Project
Julie Cameron is a community builder at heart, bringing passion and purpose to everything she touches. As one of the co-founders of The Pasadena Project, Julie is committed to creating inclusive spaces where neighbors can connect, collaborate, and celebrate their shared home. With a strong background in project coordination and a love for all things local, she’s the glue that keeps ideas moving from vision to reality. Julie believes that small actions can spark big change—and she’s here to help light the match.
Brittany Gerben
Co-Founder, The Pasadena Project
Brittany Gerben brings creativity, heart, and a bold sense of purpose to The Pasadena Project. With a deep love for Pasadena and a strong belief in community-led change, Brittany co-founded the organization to help shift power back into the hands of the people it serves. She’s the type of person who shows up early, stays late, and makes sure everyone feels seen and heard. Whether she’s coordinating volunteers, brainstorming events, or just making people laugh, Brittany’s impact is felt in every corner of the work we do.
Ashley Knight
Founder & Executive Director, The Pasadena Project
Ashley Knight is the founder of The Pasadena Project, a grassroots nonprofit born from a simple but powerful idea: that real community starts with connection. A longtime Pasadena resident with a passion for revitalizing neighborhood spirit, Ashley launched this initiative to bring people together through inclusive public events, creative collaboration, and good old-fashioned fun.
With a background in both finance and the arts, Ashley blends strategy with imagination, determined to help the next generation reimagine what local leadership looks like. Frustrated by outdated systems and hidden politics that often hold communities back, she created The Pasadena Project to be different—transparent, energizing, and led by people who genuinely care.
When she’s not planning events or mobilizing volunteers, you’ll find her exploring local small businesses, walking her dogs along the bay, or dreaming up the next big idea to make Pasadena feel more like home.