WHO WE ARE
We are a group of martial artists who are mothers, sisters,
brothers,students and champions, fighting the good fight for mental health.
OUR Founder
ANGELA LEE PUCCI PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Angela is breaking through barriers, entering a new space of one that is mental health & wellness with fight story Inc. Angela has been a professional mma fighter since 2015 and is a 6x mma world champion in one championship.
While the world has only seen her in this light, she has been dedicated to the creation and development of this organization since losing her younger sister, Victoria to suicide in December 2022. Angela has been endlessly working in both her professional, and interpersonal life to ensure that narratives of mental health and illness are not left in the dark. She wishes to use her platform on social media and the world of mma to leave a positive impact on the world.
For this reason, she has founded the mental health non-profit organization, fight story in honor of her younger sister, Victoria lee.
Angela believes in the power of sharing personal stories and connecting through our lived experiences. She has since opened up and shared her own experiences with overcoming battles with mental health and illness. Angela understands the urgent need to talk more about mental health and is determined to help those battling in silence
Though you may feel lonely in your battle with mental health,
You are not alone.
Our Board of Directors
Jewelz Lee
Jewelz Lee is the Mother of founder Angela Lee Pucci as well as Christian, Julia, Victoria and Adrian Lee. She continues to be a resilient advocate in her children’s life for them to speak their truth, and embody all parts of themselves. She has seen the struggles that her children, who are combat athletes, have gone through. Therefore, she chooses to help lead the movement to promote awareness and ensure that no other mother has to ever see her loved ones contemplate and compromise life in their journey.
She has and will continue to fight alongside her children, not only as a mother but as a fighter herself.
MISHA SHAHID
Misha Shahid is currently a personal trainer, and graduatestudent as well as the founder/president of AAPI Wellness; a nonprofit committed to empowering the physical and mental well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islanders through connectivity and community. As per her own experiences navigating through mental health and illness, she understands the importance of sharing not only the overcoming but also the struggle itself.
She is more than willing to support the organization not only as a director but as an active member cheering on and empowering the cause.
MARAYA TOMIKO MILLER
Maraya Tomiko Miller is a pro-MMA fighter and youth martial arts instructor. Maraya has countlessly advocated for mental health in both her personal, and professional life and continues to shine as a wonderful role model for many. She understands what it means to work through life battling mental health concerns and continuously shows up to remain kind and strong through it all.
Using her voice, and radiant energy she is always ready to welcome people in, and allow them to empower themselves. For this reason, it is more than an honor to welcome her to the FIGHTSTORY team.
BRUNO PUCCI
Bruno Pucci is husband to founder, Angela Lee Pucci. He is also a professional MMA fighter since 2014, as well as a BJJ athlete. As a business owner and head coach of United BJJ Hawaii, he has endlessly used his talents to help his community and other combat sports athletes to feel empowered and strong. He also uses his abilities and profession to give back, teaching children/anyone who joins his gym and enjoys watching people thrive and finding confidence within themselves.
Due to the nature of the cause of FIGHTSTORY being so personal to him and his loved ones, Bruno continues to be a resilient ally and partner to FIGHTSTORY.
ERIN STANDAGE
Erin Standage is a jiu-jitsu athlete, self-defense coach, and a cancer survivor. She is a living embodiment of what it means to be a fighter. Erin has taken the initiative to host seminars and lessons for women and sex-trafficking victims. As per collaboration with FIGHTSTORY and Angela, it is aimed to continue to give back to the community through martial arts and various wellness activities to advocate for mental wellness and physical safety.
For this reason, we are honored to welcome our friend and fighter, Erin, to FIGHTSTORY.
Nick Cribbs
Nick Cribbs, a dedicated videographer, father, and husband, has been a steadfast supporter of FIGHTSTORY since its early stages. His commitment to our cause, rooted in personal experiences with loss, reflects a deep understanding of the impact such events can have on one’s life. Nick joins our team not only as an active member but as a fighter, bringing unique efforts and his own compelling story to advocate for those who may feel the weight of loss and to encourage those struggling in silence to seek support. FIGHTSTORY welcomes Nick, as an integral part of our FIGHTSTORY team and community.
FRED KIPPERMAN
EPIC Insurance/Bay Cities Consulting, LLC
Fred is a creative problem solver and strategist whose diverse career has operated at the intersection of socially-minded organizations, capital raising, and strategic partnerships. As a lawyer, startup executive, fundraiser, volunteer, and consultant, he purposefully collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to improve the world with sustainable, profitable, and innovative solutions. Fred has worked in an array of roles in higher education, academic medicine, public policy, startups, and alternative finance. His most recent affiliations have been RAND, Praedicat, Bay Cities Consulting, USC, New Jersey Medical School, and EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants.
PAUL HOSCH
Paul Hosch is the Founder and CEO of Nonprofit Fundraising Management, a specialized firm dedicated to providing comprehensive fundraising support for religious institutions committed to making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on transforming existing programs or developing new ones, Paul collaborates with leadership to enhance their financial resources. NFM has successfully partnered with notable organizations such as Second Baptist Church in Orange County, Interdenominational Theological College in Atlanta, The Emory Fellowship in DC, St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, and Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Southern California, Paul is pursuing a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of San Francisco, with a thesis centered on Fundraising in the Black Church.
For 14 years, Paul served as the Senior Vice President for Mission Advancement at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, overseeing a team of five while managing a department dedicated to raising an annual average of $3.5M to $4M. Despite challenges, such as the pandemic in 2020, the team successfully raised $7M in eight months. All said, he has raised over $50M for the high school. Prior to this role, Paul held key positions at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the American Heart Association. Beyond his professional commitments, Paul is the Board Chairman Emeritus at Santa Monica College, contributing to the management of a $20M endowment and annual distribution of over $500K in scholarships. He serves as the Development Chair on the TACSC Board of Directors. Personally, Paul enjoys various interests, including spending time with his wife, Karla, and loved ones, collecting art, cooking vegan foods, reading everything he can get his hands on, engaging in fitness, and pursuing national and international travel. Known as the world’s greatest uncle among family and friends, Paul takes great pride in this cherished title
