Mari Rose Taruc is a Filipina immigrant mom of two boys. For over 25 years, Taruc has advanced environmental justice campaigns for clean air, affordable housing, renewable energy, and climate solutions in local, state, national, and international arenas. She has launched and run major formations under the Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity, California Environmental Justice Alliance, and Reclaim Our Power! Utility Justice Campaign, including to ensure that multibillion-dollar California climate programs benefit disadvantaged communities. Zen flower arranging is her pleasure activism.