Visibility in Action—WanJean Meets Gardena Councilmember Wanda Love

A Shared Vision: The Concrete Rose Project Connects with Councilmember Wanda Love of Gardena, CA

In the rhythm of community transformation, The Concrete Rose Project continues its steady pulse—connecting with key voices and visionaries across California. One of those impactful encounters happened recently when WanJean met with Councilmember Wanda Love of Gardena, a moment that captured the power of shared purpose, civic leadership, and cultural imagination.

Councilmember Wanda Love serves as a current member of the Gardena City Council, bringing decades of business leadership, community service, and grassroots engagement to the heart of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. A longtime resident and former President/CEO of the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Love’s public service is rooted in practical leadership and a passion for economic equity, cultural representation, and small business empowerment.

With a strong background in both entrepreneurship and civic programming, Councilmember Love brings a dynamic understanding of community uplift—from supporting local businesses to advancing regional collaboration. Her platform has consistently emphasized job creation, youth programs, pandemic recovery efforts, and visibility for historically marginalized voices—values that deeply align with the mission of The Concrete Rose Project.

Gardena's historical contributions to arts, athletics, and commerce make it a city with cultural weight—and a natural fit for the vision behind The Concrete Rose Project’s Monuments Initiative. While no formal agreements or plans were discussed during the meeting, the introduction between WanJean and Councilmember Love was a meaningful milestone. It reflects exactly the kind of exposure and engagement that will be critical in building a successful, inclusive legacy across Southern California.

These types of moments—quiet, authentic, and grounded in mutual respect—are how great ideas are seeded. Whether in city halls, art galleries, or everyday spaces, visibility opens doors, and that visibility continues to grow for both WanJean and The Concrete Rose Project.

As we build relationships with public servants who are deeply committed to their cities, we’re also planting the seeds of cultural continuity, artistic collaboration, and long-term impact.

Councilmember Love’s leadership is a testament to what happens when communities uplift leaders who reflect their strength, ambition, and resilience. The Concrete Rose Project is proud to continue cultivating bonds with leaders like her—leaders who believe in the power of telling stories that matter.

We’ll be sharing more of these relationship-driven milestones as we move forward. Until then, thank you for being part of this growing journey.

**Notice of Correction

The Concrete Rose Project wishes to issue a formal correction to an earlier version of this article, which mistakenly identified Councilmember Wanda Love as the Mayor of Gardena, CA. We have since been contacted by the Gardena City Attorney’s Office and have confirmed that the current and duly elected Mayor of Gardena is Tasha Cerda, who was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.

Councilmember Wanda Love was elected to the Gardena City Council in June 2022 and has not held the office of Mayor. We sincerely apologize for the oversight and any confusion it may have caused. We understand the importance of factual accuracy, especially when referencing public officials, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of editorial responsibility.

To verify current elected officials in the City of Gardena, please refer to the official city page: https://www.cityofgardena.org/elected-officials

We extend our thanks to the City Attorney’s Office for bringing this to our attention and for their commitment to maintaining civic clarity.