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Programs in Los Angeles

Empowering Through Education

Creating Thriving Communities

Changing Systems

Empowering Through Education
We use education as a tool to empower communities of color to unlock their ability to change their lives and the world around them.
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Creating Thriving Communities
We work to transform neighborhood conditions by improving the built environment and expanding access to resources that enable residents to be healthy and thrive.
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Changing Systems
We build capacity for community members to identify and rectify injustice and to advocate for policies that address their needs.
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OUR IMPACT

  • 2,964Students completed our Urban Scholars program
  • 2.2 Million Pounds of produce distributed since 2020
  • $100 MillionSecured for Black Student Achievement

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Your contribution to the Social Justice Learning Institute helps L.A. County youth and communities of color build knowledge to enact the changes they want to see in themselves as well as in their neighborhoods.

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IN-KIND

In addition to the generous cash contributions SJLI receives, in-kind donations help anchor our support of youth and families.

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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Many corporations have found their corporate social responsibility aims and foundation goals align with the impactful and transformative work we engage in at the Social Justice Learning Institute.

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Our Staff In Los Angeles

Angela Johnson Peters

Angela Johnson Peters

National Director of Programs

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Ashley Loville-Gray

Ashley Loville-Gray

Health Equity Programs Manager

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Johnston Ford

Johnston Ford

Academic and Career Services Coordinator

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Ricardo Govea

Ricardo Govea

Higher Pathways Manager

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Derek Steele

Derek Steele

Executive Director

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Gabriel Regalado

Gabriel Regalado

Policy and Advocacy Senior Manager

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Gary Hardie, Jr.

Gary Hardie, Jr.

Policy and Advocacy Director

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Jevante Davis

Jevante Davis

Data and Operations Analyst

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Marcus Pickens

Marcus Pickens

Career Readiness Counselor

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Megan Hayward

Megan Hayward

National Development Director

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Molly Katz

Molly Katz

Educational Equity Regional Manager

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Nicole Steele

Nicole Steele

Health Equity Programs Director

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Alyska Malveaux

Alyska Malveaux

Higher Pathways Manager - Houston

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Alisha Holmes

Alisha Holmes

College Success Counselor - Houston

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Ameinah Thomas

Ameinah Thomas

Educational Equity Regional Manager (Young Women’s Program)

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Cache Thurman

Cache Thurman

Academic and Career Services Coordinator

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Carmen E. Himes

Carmen E. Himes

Donor Relations and Event Manager

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Charles Hall, IV

Charles Hall, IV

Educational Equity Program Manager

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Corneil Montgomery

Corneil Montgomery

Managing Director of the BLOOM Alliance

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Dylan Gray

Dylan Gray

College Success Counselor

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Julius Young

Julius Young

Program and Curriculum Coach

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Leilani Calhoun-Brannon

Leilani Calhoun-Brannon

Academic and Career Services Coordinator

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Lesly Sanchez

Lesly Sanchez

College Success Counselor

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Mayra Vasquez

Mayra Vasquez

Academic and Career Services Coordinator

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Paul Terry

Paul Terry

Produce Distribution Coordinator

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Rafael Antonio Sanchez

Rafael Antonio Sanchez

Health Equity Programs Coordinator

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Sean Sweeney

Sean Sweeney

Civic Engagement Lead

ssweeney@sjli.org

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Shawnte Porchia

Shawnte Porchia

Academic and Career Services Coordinator

sporchia@sjli.org

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Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Policy & Advocacy Youth Programs Lead

srichardson@sjli.org

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Zola Ezozo

Zola Ezozo

College Success Counselor

Zezozo@sjli.org

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