Justice Outside

In Solidarity with Jackson, Mississippi: Access to Clean Water Is A Human Right

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There is a car with a person inside the driver's seat, who is facing to two smiling Cooperation Jackson members standing next to it. They are standing by a table stacked with water bottles. It is sunny with a cloudy blue sky.

We are grateful to the Black organizers, activists, and volunteers who are honoring the Jackson communities’ right to water, dignity, and life and have taken up the undue responsibility to provide clean water and comfort to people, when the state has failed its obligations. Justice Outside  stands in solidarity with the people of Jackson, Mississippi,… Continue Reading In Solidarity with Jackson, Mississippi: Access to Clean Water Is A Human Right

Zahira Chaudhry

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Zahira Chaudhry (she/her) is an outdoor enthusiast, self-taught chef and novice skateboarder. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Zahira has a deep appreciation for all the green space on Ohlone Land. Zahira is excited to return to OEI as a program assistant after participating in the Fall 2021 cohort. Some of her favorite places… Continue Reading Zahira Chaudhry

Audin Leung

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Audin Leung (they/them) is a Bay Area born-and-raised community activist, SA survivor, and proud enby queerdo. After completing the OEI program as a participant in 2021, they are excited to pass on the experience to others and support members in connecting with the outdoors, themselves, each other, and ultimately, the universal life that connects us… Continue Reading Audin Leung

Vanessa Yung

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Vanessa Yung (she/her)  is an East Bay native who graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. Vanessa currently works in youth recreation and loves how it offers her the chance to connect with youth, build a community, and provide youth guidance and opportunities to express themselves through… Continue Reading Vanessa Yung

Shea Opilla

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Shea Opilla (he/him/his) is excited to have the opportunity to join the 2022 Outdoor Educators Institute (OEI) cohort in the South Bay to further his experience both in outdoor adventures and in advocacy. Shea is a student of Kinesiology at San Jose State University, and he has a passion for any activity that can get… Continue Reading Shea Opilla

Michelle Le

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Michelle Le (she/her) is a Vietnamese American and Bay Area native. Elle is a first-generation graduate and received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has spent the past few years of her professional career devoted to addressing environmental issues through community-focused research and educational outreach. So far, her… Continue Reading Michelle Le

Jessica Li

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A scientist by training, Jessica Li (she/her/hers) currently works at the intersection of biotech and education, fostering enthusiasm for innovation among students and scientists. Jessica is tremendously appreciative of the opportunities and exposure she received as a young student scientist herself and is dedicated to paying them forward to improve the accessibility of science education.… Continue Reading Jessica Li

Harmony Lee

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Harmony Lee (she/her) is  Korean and Okinawan, and is from Oxnard, CA (occupied Chumash land)! Harmony studied biology at Cal and currently works as a lab technician at a clinic in San Francisco (occupied Ohlone land). In her free time, she likes to crochet, listen to music, ride her bike, roller skate, and spend time… Continue Reading Harmony Lee