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Over the last 25 years, Luis has dedicated himself to building a movement for educational, social and economic justice in California.
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For over 18 years, Dana has played a strategic role in positioning organizations for growth and success. Her experience on management teams coupled with on-the-ground campaign/electoral organizing, training, and technical assistance has led her to develop a deep understanding of what it takes to cultivate dynamic organizations.
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Tyler Okeke is a budding organizer and learner. Born and raised in Los Angeles, but rooted in his Igbo identity, Tyler is committed to toppling systemic challenges through robust community organizing, precise legislative advocacy, and radical empathy.
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Christian strongly believes in the promise of America, and that begins first with California’s estimated 15 million Latinos. As the Vice President of Policy at LCF, Christian leads the foundation’s efforts to advance policy solutions that will improve the lives and political power of California’s Latinos.
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Ashley is a researcher, facilitator, and coach standing with communities towards healing, liberation, and decolonization. She currently serves as a Program Manager at USC Equity Research Institute.
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Over the last 25 years, Luis has dedicated himself to building a movement for educational, social and economic justice in California.
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Saa’un Bell is the daughter of a Black Alabama Southerner John Fitzgerald Bell and Pilipina-Visayan immigrant Nenita Deladia. Her organizing, strategy, and writing are deeply rooted in Eastside Long Beach, her Working Class, Black Southern, and rural Filipino Immigrant roots.
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Alicia is a daughter, sister, Xicana and organizer in Fresno, CA. Her early experiences growing up poor in a small farm working town have served as the main motivation for her to create leadership pathways and opportunities for young people to step into their power across the Central Valley.
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Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Elizabeth’s dedication to improving the quality of life on the Eastside stems from her early years as a youth organizer advocating for educational justice issues in East Los Angeles High schools.
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Dakari Cleveland is a West Fresno native who graduated from the illustrious HBCU Miles College in Fairfield, AL with a degree in Business Management. He brings experience with 7+ years of community organizing and project management skills.
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Khalil has worked for social change, Black LGBTQ Liberation, LGBTQ equality, racial equity and fighting for justice for the past 15 years.
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Born in San Francisco, raised in Novato, schooled in Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz, and now making a new home in the Bay, Thomas is a deeply rooted Californian.
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Jada is organizer, strategist, creative, and lover of Black liberation with over 10 years of movement work experience. As a Compton native with “down South” ancestral roots, she works relentlessly to keep the spirit of those who rebelled before her alive.
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Astrid is a first generation Latina, whose parents immigrated from El Salvador and Guatemala to provide her with a better future. She grew up in South Gate, California and always found ways to get out of the city to explore new ones.
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Jessica is a first-generation Mexican-American from Fresno, CA. Jessica joins Power California with over eight years of experience in youth advocacy, program development and implementation, grassroots nonprofit management, and leadership development.
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Marisa was born and raised in Tulare, CA and is currently based in Fresno. Growing up in the Central Valley, her parents showcased the power of culture, art, and storytelling to build community and advocate for change.
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Albert was born and raised in Eastside, San Jose, the son of Mexican and Salvadorian immigrants. He first stepped into organizing as a high school student with Californians for Justice after seeing the impacts of the Great Recession on his community and the education system.
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Juana was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 6. She is the youngest of 5 siblings. Her parents' sacrifices fueled her determination to excel and make their efforts meaningful.
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Mariela is a first generation Latina. Mariela is very passionate about being involved in her community. She graduated from Fresno State with a bachelors in Sociology and certificate in Social Justice and Social Change. Mariela began to get involved in community organizing in 2020 during the pandemic.
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Vanessa, a proud native of the Central Valley, brings seven years of dedicated organizing experience to our team. Vanessa is committed to empowering young individuals in rural communities.
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