Atalia Palma is originally from California and moved to Texas in 2024. She was raised in a bilingual home and is the youngest of eight siblings. Atalia is passionate about creativity, freedom, and exploring ideas that are out of the ordinary. She began her work in the non-profit sector in Van Nuys, CA, where she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA with her host site, Twin Valley Lutheran Parish. Atalia has three years of experience serving and uplifting communities in food security, women-based organizations, unhoused individuals, and the youth.

In her free time, Atalia enjoys spending time outdoors, going on road trips, traveling, and meeting people from all walks of life. Atalia is excited to be part of the Side by Side team as the Volunteer Specialist and to create change where God has called her to do so in her tiny part of the world.