This week, the Los Angeles Rams announced Aurianna Tuttle as their 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker – an annual recognition celebrating leaders who are driving significant, measurable change in their communities across the NFL's Inspire Change initiative's four pillars: education, economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform.
Tuttle is the founder and executive director of ROC (Regardless of Color) Era, an organization whose mission is to enrich, empower, and invest in at-risk youth and vulnerable communities through the arts, wellness, and mentorship. ROC Era is committed to creating safe spaces where young people — especially Black and brown girls and boys — can discover their voices, recognize their value, and truly feel seen and heard. Tuttle has been making a difference in her community for more than 20 years.
Earlier this year, Tuttle was named a Rams "pLAymaker" specifically for her recent work helping victims of the Eaton Fire. Tuttle worked closely with the impacted families through her added collaboration with The Change Reaction, a nonprofit that offers essential financial assistance to working Angelenos and their families.
With the help of Tuttle and The Change Reaction, the Rams and Zillow surprised the Donny-Ashley family of seven, who lost their home in the Eaton Fire, with news that they will cover a year's rent for a home found through Zillow's rental platform. See the video of the surprise here.
Earlier this week, on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Rams Legend, Super Bowl LVI Champion and 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Andrew Whitworth surprised Tuttle with the news that she was named the Rams Inspire Change Changemaker. Alongside mascot Rampage and Rams Cheerleaders, Tuttle also was surprised with tickets to Super Bowl LX. View the segment here.
Tuttle will be recognized at the Los Angeles Rams 'Inspire Change' game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 14 at SoFi Stadium for her exceptional work in pursuit of social justice and commitment to youth empowerment. She also will receive a $10,000 donation from the NFL Foundation, paid directly to ROC Era.
"For more than 20 years, Auri and ROC Era have been inspiring change in some of our most under-resourced communities in Los Angeles," said Rams EVP of Community Impact and Engagement Molly Higgins. "With this Inspire Change Changemaker Award, we are proud to shine a national spotlight on her heart and sustained impact through her work with ROC Era as well as her collaboration with The Change Reaction to help uplift families in Altadena and Pasadena who suffered devastating loss after the Eaton Fire."
"The Changemakers selected this year have demonstrated what's possible when leaders commit to creating real change in their communities," said Anna Isaacson, NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility. "Their work is a powerful example for others and proof that sustained dedication can drive meaningful progress. The NFL family is proud to recognize their impact."
