Adonnia Gray
In the midst of one of San Francisco’s most profoundly vulnerable populations, at 22 years old, Adonnia Gray is a resilient student who yearns to evoke her community to practice public scholarship.
Since entering the San Francisco coordinated system in 2023, she has acquired her Certificate in Medical Administrative Assisting and is heedfully continuing higher education at Laney college as well as San Francisco City college campus.
Inspired by the high status of crisis throughout the Bay Area, Miss Gray aims for her community members to receive “hand in hand” congregation and enlightenment during hardships.
She humbly emphasizes her evangelism and positive motivations for restorative outreach. After being uprooted from her native community and separated from her mother and brother, she describes her testimony as a calling to provide wellness and advocacy to populations who are vulnerable to and affected by long-term unjust conditions.
She expresses her activism with much empathy and insight to the struggles and narratives of the Bay Area.
Durius Fowler Winfrey
I began my journey as a Youth Leader with Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) in 2019, where I developed a deep understanding of justice, accountability, and the power of lived experience to create change.
After graduating from the program in 2020, I remained actively involved as a proud and prominent alumni, continuing to mentor, advocate, and uplift other young people navigating similar challenges.
Tibu Garcia
I am Tibu, a member of the GLIDE church fellowship. I was born in San Francisco and witnessed firsthand and was a victim of the gentrification that now plagues our city. I was raised as an activist as a part of the organization my mother founded called POOR Magazine.
I have been to and led protests and marches all over the Bay Area, and have experience outreaching for and organizing rallies with hundreds of people in attendance.
As a youth media correspondent of POOR Magazine, I have experience traveling all across the country and shooting and editing videos covering stories of homelessness and systemic abuse against homeless people.
I have developed skills as a radio engineer, graphic designer, legal advocate and janitor. I am an Aztec dancer and have performed my prayer for over a decade at protests and community events.
Currently I live in Homefulness, a project by Poor Magazine that was created as a solution to homelessness by homeless people.
Valerie Pacheco
I was born and raised in San Francisco to Honduran parents, who taught me the values of hard work, community, and resilience.
I graduated from Mission High School and am currently a third-year student at UC Berkeley studying Public Health. I’m passionate about making a positive impact in my community and hope to build a career centered on helping others.
Outside of school, I play soccer, which keeps me active and grounded. I also express my creativity through running a small bouquet business and working as a babysitter. These are roles that have strengthened my sense of responsibility, care, and connection.
I consider myself a creative and compassionate person, always looking for ways to support and uplift the people around me.
Phylis Essandoh
My name is Phylis Essandoh, and I am a Political Science student at Chabot College with a strong commitment to advocacy, equity, and community impact.
I currently serve as the Vice President of Government Relations for the Student Senate of Chabot College, where I support legislative efforts, guide student involvement in shared governance, and work to ensure transparency and accountability in student leadership.
In addition, I was elected Vice Chair of Region III, where I represent students beyond my campus and advocate for student voices at the regional level. Outside of leadership, I am also a tutor and active volunteer in my community.
I am passionate about creating meaningful change and aspire to become a legislator, with the goal of building systems that are more inclusive, responsive, and representative of the people they serve.
Rod Singletary
Hi, I’m Rod. During my teen years, I was in the foster system, which gave me a firsthand perspective on how systems impact people’s lives.
I’ve also worked in restaurants as a busser and host, and as a Castro history tour intern, experiences that taught me the value of connection, communication, and community.
I joined this cohort to deepen my understanding of social justice, learn from others, and contribute to meaningful, actionable change.
Also, if anyone wants to duel in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, I’m happy to share my friend code. Sometimes strategy is more fun in card form.
Erik Preciado
Averaii Dirks
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