David Flannery

A 5th-generation resident of Pasadena and Altadena native, David Flannery is a Co-Founder of the Eaton Fire Survivors Network—an active, 6,500+ member community on Discord & Social Media dedicated to supporting survivors of the Eaton Fire. Through this platform, David helps provide vetted resources, connections to expert guidance, and a space for peer support spanning insurance, remediation, rebuilding, and advocacy.

As a member of the Eaton Fire Collaborative Leadership Council, David works with local, state, federal agencies, community organizations and nonprofits to ensure survivors are represented in recovery and rebuilding efforts. The work of the EFC helps drive a survivor-led, community-first inclusive rebuilding process.

David also helped launch Zello Support, which has provided over $10 million in free furniture to more than 1,000 families impacted by fires across Los Angeles. Partnering with fellow Teamsters Local 399 members, USC MBA students, and entertainment industry professionals, they co-created ScoutPhotos.org—a project that connects fire survivors with location photos of their lost homes for FEMA claims, insurance, and personal restoration.

In addition, David helped lead The Prom Project, an initiative that outfitted over 900 PUSD seniors—many fire survivors—for prom, free of charge, in collaboration with union costumers and local nonprofits. Housed in two donated storefronts at the Paseo in Pasadena, this 9-day event provided students with a full prom shopping experience, including free dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories, all styled by volunteer costumers from Hollywood’s top union ranks.

Currently the Location Manager for the hit show Shrinking on Apple TV+, David has worked extensively in Pasadena and Altadena as a filmmaker for over 17 years. As a fire survivor, David and his family have returned to their home in Pasadena, having been displaced for many months. He believes that the future of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre must be shaped by the community's most impacted residents—and that long-term recovery is only possible through organized, survivor focused efforts.