Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Councilmember Nithya Raman at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala with our Community Champion Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening communities across Los Angeles.
Nithya Raman (RAH-men) is an urban planner, a mother of two, an immigrant to America, and a member of the Los Angeles City Council representing District 4. She ran for City Council in 2020 and won a historic victory, becoming the first Asian-American woman and the first South Asian ever to serve on the City Council. In March 2024, she was decisively elected to a second term.
Since taking office, Councilmember Raman has prioritized people-centered services for individuals experiencing homelessness, expanding affordable housing, and advancing Los Angeles’ climate goals. She currently serves as Chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee.
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Councilmember Raman at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening communities across Los Angeles.
Aviva is currently developing a 27-bed perinatal residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Hollywood in partnership with Los Angeles City Council District 4, reflecting a shared commitment to expanding equitable behavioral health care.
