Justice Outside Jordan Salcido (she / her) is a multidisciplinary community organizer based in the unceded territory of Tongva, Chumash and Kizh people, greater Los Angeles area. Through story maps, interviews, zines and social media, her work creates a space for community to share their own story of strength and resilience. She greatly believes in the power… Continue Reading Jordan Salcido
Jenny Lopez deeply enjoys slow walks, collective breaths and music-filled group bike rides. She has ancestral roots in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico, and intuitively experiences a sense of homecoming when being and spending time in Nature through Public Lands access. Jenny describes this time as grounding, restorative to her nervous system, life-giving, and… Continue Reading Jenny Lopez
First generation Salvadorian who grew up on Tongva Land. I spend my time learning, biking, being in nature, and tending towards a more harmonious way of living with the ecosystem.
Last week wildfires swept across the Hawai’ian island of Maui and destroyed much of the town of Lahaina. The impact has been devastating. We are in solidarity with the communities and families who have lost loved ones and their homes. Here are ways you can join Justice Outside in taking action: The devastating wildfires did… Continue Reading Take Action for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Hawai’i
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, August 1, 2023Media Contact: Communications team at media@justiceoutside.org OAKLAND, CA—Today, Justice Outside, which works to advance racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement, announced that the organization has received a $500,000 grant from #startsmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative. The grant will support Justice Outside’s Liberated Paths grantmaking program which… Continue Reading #startsmall Initiative Grants $500,000 to Justice Outside to Support Girls Health and Education Through the Outdoors
Ilse has recently moved to LA from the Palm Springs area and has quickly become dedicated to her new community. She is currently the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Woodcraft Rangers, a non-profit organization that serves the LA area with after school-based programs and camps. She is also the co-chair Affiliate to PANCAN, the… Continue Reading Ilse Valadez
Destini Hall (she/her/hers) is a Mixed Black Queer advocate for equitable workplaces, youth education access, as well as racial justice and representation in the outdoors. Destini’s love for the outdoors began during her youth, while growing up in Colorado where she was surrounded by Pine and Aspen trees. This love grew once she moved to… Continue Reading Destini Hall
Dayana Molina is a Community Organizer with the Trust for Public Land’s Los Angeles office. She is a community advocate working on access to parks and open spaces since she was 13. Her involvement in advocacy efforts for two state parks, Rio de Los Angeles State Park and Los Angeles Historic State Park, and the… Continue Reading Dayana Molina Patino
David developed his passion for the outdoors early. Growing up, he and his family would go camping in Sequoia National Park every summer. Fortunately, he was able to take his passion and turn it into a career. He graduated from Cal State, Northridge with a BS in Recreation and Tourism Management and moved to the… Continue Reading David Montero
Yasmine is an Egyptian-American from Alabama living and working in Brooklyn, NY. Yasmine works as an Engagement Officer for Trust for Public Land. She is interested in fostering space for movement and conversations around cultural relevancy and equity within outdoor and environmental spaces. Outside of work, you can find Yasmine writing about fatness, friendship, and… Continue Reading Yasmine Raouf