Meda Okelo was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. While studying at Stanford University, Mr. Okelo became intrigued by efforts to rename East Palo Alto “Nairobi,” and hasn't left. Mr. Okelo has served as the City of East Palo Alto's Cultural and Human Services Coordinator and Director of Community Services. Mr. Okelo publishes El Ravenswood and can often be found at community events with a camera in his hands.