
Jennevie Contreras works with the Los Angeles TAYportunity Program. She’s from Bell Gardens, California, and her mission is to inspire youths with a stronger sense of self-worth so they understand they hold the power to strive for success and fulfill their dreams.

John Morales-Castillo was born and raised in San Jose, California. He has a passion for traveling, learning, and giving back to his community in any way he can.

Steven Recinos, born in Palm Springs, is interning for OneFuture Coachella Valley located in the Coachella Valley. There, he demonstrates community leadership by helping fellow photographers through scouting locations, planning and organizing shoots, and teaching techniques to create wonderful images revolving around mental health. He als
Steven Recinos, born in Palm Springs, is interning for OneFuture Coachella Valley located in the Coachella Valley. There, he demonstrates community leadership by helping fellow photographers through scouting locations, planning and organizing shoots, and teaching techniques to create wonderful images revolving around mental health. He also volunteers his time and photography services to the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City.

Fernanda Robles interns in San Jose, CA. She advocates for Opportunity Youth by attending. focus groups to provide her lived experience and insight to help combat the issues facing youth today.

Olga lives in Los Angeles, and is a member of WIOA program at Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD). Olga helps with the food distribution program at her local community center.

A Public Relations Major at California State University, Long Beach, Marcos has dedicated
his time and talent to support events and organizations to increase resources and opportunities in his community.

Currently enrolled in the Indio Youth Opportunity Center in Indio CA, Josh graduated from Amistad High School. He enjoys new experiences and helping others.

A recent UCSD graduate, Jesus-Martin serves as a Youth Commissioner for the City of San Diego where he advocates for youth services and better representation. Through his COYN fellowship, he works with the agency Youth Will and addresses youth justice, education, employment, and youth-driven focus and success.

Hailing from Oakland, California and born in Jalisco, Mexico, Jocelyn attends UC Berkeley where she majors in Legal Studies with a double minor in Education and Global Poverty and Practice. She remains committed to critical dialogues throughout the city, nation, and the world in order to advance the cause of justice.
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