Mei Lia Sommer was born and raised in the Bay Area. Prior to LSPC, Mei Lia worked at Insight Gardening Program. 

As a woman whose family and children were deeply affected by her incarceration, Mei Lia is passionate about being part of a movement that directly helps people who are currently and formerly incarcerated. Her experiences with the revolving door of the judicial system emphasizes that replacing jails and prisons with supportive programs will help our society and the next generation to have a life without constantly being shadowed by their past.