Rising Leaders Fellowship Program Assistant
Jake (they/them) is the Rising Leaders Fellowship Assistant at Justice Outside and grew up on Tongva land in Southern California. During their time at California State University, Long Beach, they received a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies as a first generation graduate while actively studying the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, Assata Shakur, bell hooks, & Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer.
After college, Jake explored their passion for working with youth in multiple different roles including being a Soccer Coach, Camp Director, Environmental Educator, and Playworker. While each role worked with youth in a unique way, their goal was always to center the kids’ experience, advocate for their needs, and contribute to their joy!
Outside of work, Jake enjoys listening to music, land tending, observing urban nature in Los Angeles, and contributing to community science platforms like INaturalist. Ask them about how one of their observations shut down a botanical garden!
To contact Jake, send them at email at [email protected].