Laurie Valdez is a fearless mother, single parent, advocate, protector, and truth teller born and raised in San José, CA. She is the founder of Justice for Josiah, an organization named after her son that she created in response to the murder of her partner, Antonio Guzmán López, on February 21, 2014 by SJSU police. In the process of grieving her own loss, she has become a beloved friend and first contact for families across Santa Clara County and even Salinas, who find themselves lost in the traumatic aftermath of police violence, offering support, resources, and understanding. With her generous and courageous heart, she shares about helping to heal the invisible wounds.