Maybe you’re trying to make sense of something you’ve carried for a long time.
Maybe you’re looking for language for something you’ve never said out loud.
Or maybe you just need to know that someone else understands.
Before anything else—
You are not alone here.
You are not alone.
If you’re here, there’s a reason.
Why This Exists
Paper Wings Project was not created from theory.
It was created from lived experience.
From the kind of experiences that reshape how you see yourself, your choices, and the world around you.
The kind you don’t always have words for.
The kind you learn to carry quietly.
For a long time, survival can look like silence.
Like minimizing.
Like convincing yourself it wasn’t “that bad.”
Until one day, something shifts.
And you begin to ask:
What if I’m allowed to feel this?
What if I deserved something different?
Maybe you’re trying to make sense of something you’ve carried for a long time.
Maybe you’re looking for language for something you’ve never said out loud.
Or maybe you just need to know that someone else understands.
Before anything else—
You are not alone here.
What This Space is
For many of us, healing doesn’t begin with answers.
It begins with recognition.
With seeing a piece of yourself in someone else’s words.
With realizing your thoughts, your reactions, your pain—
aren’t as isolated as they feel.
Stories give us language.
They give us space.
They give us a place to begin again.
This is not a space that asks you to have everything figured out.
This is a space where you can:
Read stories that feel familiar in ways you didn’t expect
Find words for things you haven’t been able to name
Sit with your thoughts without pressure to “fix” them
Access support when you’re ready—not before
There is no timeline here.
No expectation.
No version of healing you have to perform.
If you are in it right now—
the confusion, the second-guessing, the weight of it all—
You are not too much.
You are not overreacting.
And you are not alone.
A Quiet Reminder
Isabella is a project management professional and nonprofit founder with experience leading complex initiatives across operations, community impact, and organizational growth. She serves as Lead Project Coordinator at COPA Contractor LLC, overseeing budgets, vendors, and client relationships across the DMV region, and is the Founder of The Paper Wings Project, a mission-driven initiative centered on advocacy, accessibility, and community empowerment.
Isabella Romero
Our founder
Vice Chair & Program Development Lead
ALlyza Spivey
Allyza Spivey is an entrepreneur, strategist, and CEO of The Qavah Company, where she leads clarity-driven strategy and positioning for founders, experts, and mission-focused organizations. Her work centers on helping leaders articulate value, build trust, and develop sustainable systems designed for long-term impact.
Secretary & Compliance / Administration Lead
Kristin Saylor
Kristin’s professional expertise spans content and social media coordination, administrative and operations support, and community building. She specializes in managing content workflows, supporting operational systems, and facilitating engagement within digital communities.
Treasurer & Finance Operations Lead
Sammi Iusi
Samantha is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in reconciliation, fund accounting, and financial operations. She brings a strong track record of improving financial
reporting accuracy, strengthening internal processes, and supporting sound financial decision-making. Samantha is recognized for her analytical problem-solving skills, operational insight, and ability to partner effectively with stakeholders to enhance organizational efficiency and accountability.
Director of Community Engagement & Outreach
Jordyn Wallace
Experienced professional with a strong background in security and emergency response, combining expertise as an emergency dispatcher and investigator in the role of Master-at-Arms. Skilled in coordinating critical communications, managing high-pressure situations, and enforcing safety protocols. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and maintain order in heightened and stressful environments. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving, with additional experience in supervisory roles and compassionate care management. Committed to ensuring safety, efficiency, and effective support across diverse settings.
