Lyflines

José is a member of "STAY FLY": a one of its kind program ran by Fresh Lifelines for Youth that operates as an alternative to incarceration. Fresh Lifelines for Youth interrupts the pipeline to prison and supports youth on their path to healthy, free, and sustainable lives. José, is also an aspiring rapper who raps about the meaningful struggles and experiences of life. He goes by the name, "Black José". You can find him on Instagram @kuya_black. 

Glen Upshaw is the the Founder and Executive Director of Men of Influence: a non-profit in Oakland, CA that specializes in mentoring youth and reducing violence by saving one youth at a time. In 2016, Glen was the recipient of the Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award. Check out his website at www.menofinfluences.org. 

Jonathan Bradley is a Restorative Justice Practitioner and a founding partner at Circles for Social Change: an organization that uses the philosophy and circle-process of Restorative Justice to create deep cultural change in organizations and schools, and within communities seeking to address racial harm and strengthen multiracial activism.  Check him out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bradley-894b0516

Hayden Renato is a fellow of the Youth Justice Board on Oakland's Reimaging Public Safety Task Force. He is formerly incarcerated and he is also a former foster youth. Hayden has been a community organizer since age 18, focused on finding community-based alternatives to the institutionalization of youth. He is currently in school for psychology and paralegal studies and aspires to become a lawyer to address human rights concerns involving youth and people who are oppressed.

Ethan is a member of "STAY FLY": a one of its kind program ran by Fresh Lifelines for Youth that operates as an alternative to incarceration. Fresh Lifelines for Youth works to interrupt the pipeline to prison and support youth on their path to healthy, free, and productive lives. 

Airto Morales is a researcher at the W. Haywood Burns Institute, where he uses a data driven approach to address racial and ethnic disparities. His mission, along with the Burns Institute's, is to dismantle structural racism and build community centered structural well-being. 

DeMorian Burnside is an alumni of Success Centers: a non-profit that empowers marginalized community members through education, employment and art, so they may develop a positive self-image as well as a sense of hope and purpose for their future. DeMorian currently works in construction, but plans to acquire his licensing to open his own electrician business.

Xion Abiodun is a young entrepreneur who has navigated her way through society by becoming a business owner in the world of cosmetics and accessories.   

Lupe Tejada Diaz is an indigenous death doula who is dedicated to providing quality end of life care and planning for those looking to do death differently. 

Diego Montemayor is a first generation Latino who is the CEO of the app. Chamba: a Latino mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand.