• Home
  • About
    • About E4E
    • Leadership Team
    • Fundraising & Sponsors
      • Fundraising
      • E4E Sponsors & Donors
    • Multicultural Collective & Community Center
    • Working Groups
      • Business
      • Community
      • Equity in Education
      • Housing
      • Mentorship & Scholarship
      • Public Safety
      • Youth
    • E4E Education Support Program
  • In the News
  • Events
  • Shop!
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE
ENCINITAS4EQUALITY
ENCINITAS4EQUALITY
  • Home
  • About
    • About E4E
    • Leadership Team
    • Fundraising & Sponsors
      • Fundraising
      • E4E Sponsors & Donors
    • Multicultural Collective & Community Center
    • Working Groups
      • Business
      • Community
      • Equity in Education
      • Housing
      • Mentorship & Scholarship
      • Public Safety
      • Youth
    • E4E Education Support Program
  • In the News
  • Events
  • Shop!
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE

This is a test page to see if dynamic content on GWNP can be linked to from the website.

Link to GWNP document.

Link to GWNP Sheet

Link to Form 1

Link to Form2

Working Groups

  • Business
  • Community & Advocacy
  • Equity in Education
  • Housing
  • Mentorship & Scholarship
  • Public Safety
  • Youth

encinitas4equality

Hello friends, if you’ve sent a message in the Hello friends,  if you’ve sent a message in the last month plus and haven’t received a response we apologize for not better communicating.  Our co-founder and president is taking w brief hiatus from June through end of Sept to focus on recharging, her upcoming wedding, and as a whole E4E is taking time to re-evaluate our focus and what our work looks like going forward.  We remain committed to our mission: educate, organize, and mobilize our communities to disassemble structural racism and oppression through solidarity and service.  But the methods of doing so, require evaluation and intention.  Social media will not be the best way to communicate so please email us at Info@encinitas4equality.org with any urgent matters.
This Saturday we hosted an amazing #juneteenth eve This Saturday we hosted an amazing #juneteenth event at @e4emulticulturalcollective with some local legends on the stage. @shanehallofficial @stedmz @patobanton1 bringing soul, jams and joy to our community!  As we celebrated Juneteenth we reflected on why the holiday is so important, and how vital is that we continue to make strides towards racial justice and equity.  Thank you as always to our friends @barntimemusic for partnering to host this amazing events, @alilamareabeachresort for your sponsorship and @sierranevada for sharing the stoke with cold beverages.  As we approach June 19, Juneteenth, we encourage our friends and Allie’s to find Black led events to support and participate in.
First we March for our lives in the morning and th First we March for our lives in the morning and then we head over to @pridebythebeach and finish the night off at @encinitas4equality for our Juneteenth music festival!  It’s going to be a long day, but this is what it’s all about- activism in action!
Encinitas4Equality Housing Committee presented an Encinitas4Equality Housing Committee presented an interactive evening on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 that spotlighted: 
Community HousingWorks: 
Building 100% Affordable Homes
E4Es Housing Committee hosted its debut community outreach event Saturday, June 4th, at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.  Guest speakers included County Supervisor - @lawsonremer Terra Lawson-Remer, Keys 4 Homes co-founder - Bob Kent, Senior Vice President of Community HousingWorks - Mary Jane Jagodzinski, and UCSD Professor of Urban Studies and Planning - Dr. Mirle Rabinowitz-Bussell.  Sixty participants learned about the history of affordable housing in Encinitas and how Community HousingWorks has built thriving 100% affordable communities in Encinitas, throughout San Diego County and beyond. The presentations were followed by a lively discussion between speakers and community members regarding best strategies for promoting development of a 100% affordable community in Encinitas.
@lydellfleming Lydell Fleming, Chair of the E4E Housing Committee stated that, “Our residents need more housing at the low income level. The City of Encinitas needs to comply with State requirements to fulfill this need. We cannot rely on the private sector alone to meet this challenge. We need to build 100% affordable communities to significantly move the needle. We put this program together to show affordable housing advocates in the area that it can be done and how it can be done.”
The evening’s program highlighted the benefits that a variety of 100% affordable communities developed by Community HousingWorks offer and reviewed the acquisition and financing process related to achieving these developments.
Join us for a music festival celebrating Juneteeth Join us for a music festival celebrating Juneteeth, black artists and music, and the BIPOC community in San Diego! Several local artists will be playing a variety of upbeat music to get us moving and grooving, then headliner and renown Reggae artist Pato Banton will be taking the stage!
Lineup:
- 4:30pm - Doors Open
- 5:00-6:00pm - Funkenstein (Funk) ~ let's get moving and grooving!
- 6:30-7:30pm - Sound Collage Musik (R&B, Soul, Hip Hop) @soundcollagemusik
- 8:00-9:30pm - Pato Banton (Reggae) @patobanton1
Food will be available for purchase as well as beer, hard kombucha, hard tea, water and soft drinks graciously donated by Sierra Nevada.
Throughout the event, visit our Multicultural Collective Shop and Black-Owned artisans carrying apparel, accessories, body care, art and more!
Tickets:
- $40 tickets presale at https://encinitas4equality.rallyup.com/juneteenthe4e/ (BIPOC may use code BLACKPRIDE at checkout until June 10th for $15 off)
- $45 tickets at the door 
**Ticket sales support our equity in education program, including scholarships for 9 underserved youth attending college,  free tutoring program, free art program, and services to support the education of youth.  Learn more at https://www.encinitas4equality.org/.
About Your Host:
Encinitas4Equality, a nonprofit whose mission it is to educate, organize, and mobilize our communities to disassemble structural racism and oppression through solidarity and service invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at our multicultural collective located at 1900 North Coast Highway, Encinitas. 
About Juneteenth:
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
@stedmz is going to performing at our Juneteenth m @stedmz is going to performing at our Juneteenth music festival and fundraiser!! Join us Saturday June 11 - 430-930p at Encinitas4Equality multicultural collective - link to tickets is in bio.
10 days till our Juneteenth Music festival and fun 10 days till our Juneteenth Music festival and fundraiser!  We will be celebrating Juneteenth a week early because we know how many amazing events are being planned by our Black communities!  Come join us for live music, drinks and dancing with @patobanton1 headlining the event!  Tickets are for sale now - link in bio!  Tag a friend to celebrate with you.
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ c Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world. Why was June chosen? Because it is when the Stonewall Riots took place, way back in 1969.
As well as being a month long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of current issues facing the community. Parades are a prominent feature of Pride month, and there are many street parties, community events, poetry readings, public speaking, street festivals and educational sessions all of which are covered by mainstream media and attracting millions of participants.  We are so grateful for our local friends at @pridebythebeach @nclgbtqresourcecenter @transfamilysos  for supporting us as we educate ourselves to become better ally’s and accomplices.  Thank you for your leadership and commitment. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Less than two weeks away and we cannot wait to cel Less than two weeks away and we cannot wait to celebrate Juneteenth with our community!  Have you purchased your tickets yet?  Who are you bringing with you?
This morning our students at @sda_mustangs walked This morning our students at @sda_mustangs walked out of their classrooms at 9a in an act of solidarity with students across the country.  As our students send a message to our federal government to do more to protect them from gun violence, we also know that our own local elected officials are not doing everything in their power to protect our children and we must demand better.  As this is primary season - we urge everyone to vote for candidates who support gun reform and put children before guns.  We also encourage you to join CCA students today as they walk out at 3p to demand and end gun violence.
2 years. Seems like just yesterday and a lifetime 2 years.  Seems like just yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once.  We honor you with our continued fight for a more just America and just world George Floyd.  Some days I’m not sure if we’re moving a massive Boulder up a mountain or if it’s rolling over us sliding backwards- all I know is we have keep trying.
❤️🙏🏽 and ask educated friends who to vot ❤️🙏🏽 and ask educated friends who to vote for this primary season.
Instagram post 17918448041329431 Instagram post 17918448041329431
At @encinitas4equality we stand with @encinitas4eq At @encinitas4equality we stand with @encinitas4equalityyouth and make sure that students are centered with the decisions being made in our Equity in Education and Youth groups.  @ocean_joy_500 @jafferaya @ayana.johnsonn @tphs.bsu @lccracialequity  bravely show up everyday to demand a more just, equitable and safe education and environment for themselves and for others.  For years they have vulnerably been sharing their stories and stories of other minoritized student’s who experience discrimination, racism, microagressions, silencing, and lack of representation on campus.  These students have shared their experience of being seen, valued, and heard by Superintendent Dr Ward, and recognize the importance of having leaders who prioritize DEI.  There is no denying pain felt by those who heard Dr Wards comments, but we, like these students believe in restoration and grace - we stand with leaders who admit when they have room to grow as we humbly recognize we too, have a lifetime of work to do in DEI.  The solution to uncomfortable situations is not to avoid or cancel them, but as @ayana.johnsonn reminds us- lean in, and grow.  We thank our students for inspiring us all to show up, to get comfortable in the discomfort, and fight to celebrate diversity, advocate for equitable practices and create inclusive spaces where all are welcomed and honored.
After nearly 18 months of Trustee Allmans unethica After nearly 18 months of Trustee Allmans unethical behavior, harassment and intimidation of students, teachers and parents Encinitas4Equality joins a coalition of diverse voices to demand Allman resign immediately.  Furthermore, Dr Cheryl James-Ward should be re-instated as Superintendent immediately.  We stand United against discrimination, bullying and harassment and believe that DEI work needs to be prioritized and moved forward under the leadership of Dr Ward.  Join us tomorrow and DM for additional information.
@changecadet sharing the truth!! Black and brown l @changecadet sharing the truth!! Black and brown lives are under attack every single day and we must not rest until we dismantle the systems that allow White boys/men to murder Black bodies and be restrained while armed, yet our Black bodies are gunned down while… running, driving, shopping, celebrating, eating skittles, sleeping, working, being Black.
What we do at home and in our backyards, ripples o What we do at home and in our backyards, ripples out to build and create the world we want to see and be apart of.  Encinitas4Equality stands in support of the final Encinitas Equity Committee recommendations which will be presented this Wed at the 6p City Council meeting to the council to review and consider.  We encourage our ally’s and neighbors who support a more equitable, welcoming and diverse community to read the recommendations in our bio and show up in support this Wednesday.  Thank you to the city of Encinitas for creating the opportunity for diverse voices to convene, connect and create a starting point for Equity in Encinitas.  Encinitas City Council Chambers 
505 South Vulcan Avenue 
Encinitas, California 92024
Please join us this Sunday for a family friendly M Please join us this Sunday for a family friendly Mother’s Day Art Celebration.  We recognize many will without their mothers in one way or another this weekend, and so we honor youth who want to join with guardians or all who want to connect.
Encinitas4Equality stands United with a coalition Encinitas4Equality stands United with a coalition of parents, teachers,
Students and community members who unequivocally oppose bullying, harassment, intimidation and unethical behavior in the board room.  Trustee Allman has proven over the last 14 months with his minimizing student voices, intimidation and bullying of staff, harassment and following of teachers and online bullying and doxing that he is unfit to serve as a Trustee.  Our students safety and well being must be prioritized and we support the decision of community members who are calling on Trustee Allman to resign immediately.  Furthermore, Trustee allman and President Muir have doubled down on their efforts to derail and hijack DEI, ethnic studies and safe equitable spaces for ALL our students by partnering with anti dei organizations such as CFER and endorsing candidates such as Frank Xu who led the anti affirmative action fight in 2020.  Message us for more steps on how to protect our students.
Tonight May 3. Show up San Diego. This cannot wai Tonight May 3. Show up San Diego.  This cannot wait until tomorrow…
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Test August 18, 2021

Contact E4E

  • 1900 N. Coast Hwy
    Encinitas CA 92024
  • info@encinitas4equality.org
  • Multicultural Collective & Community Center

DONATE

Working Group Links

  • Business
  • Community & Advocacy
  • Equity in Education
  • Housing
  • Mentorship & Scholarship
  • Public Safety
  • Youth

Sign up for Newsletter










    Copyright © 2020 - Encinitas4Equality - All rights reserved.
    Rachel McHale

    Rachel McHaleScholarship Lead

    Rachel moved to North county from England six years ago with her husband and two children. She worked for many years as a Director of Marketing in London, then ran her own marketing consultancy before beginning a Masters degree in Psychotherapy & Counseling. Since moving to California, Rachel has focused her time on grass roots activism in areas such as ending gun violence, climate change and now racial justice and equality. She also runs her own Bespoke Jewelry making business and is a stay at home mum. She is inspired by the late John Lewis’ quote “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”

    Lawrence Carroll

    Lawrence CarrollMarketing Communications Director & Board Member

    Lawrence Carroll is a business publicist based in Los Angeles and the author of “My Dear Queen”, a book encouraging young girls and women of color to celebrate and love their hair.  Born and raised in St. Louis, MO with a Jesuit education background from Loyola University Chicago, Lawrence values being of service to his communities and committing his time to uplifting humanity.  Lawrence has volunteered as a youth mentor for Free Arts for Abused Children and Lifeworks Youth Mentoring Program and the Los Angeles Gay Lesbian Center, and is the first recipient of Free Arts 2015 Youth Mentor of the Year Award.  Earning time in the Hollywood spotlight, Lawrence was a main cast member featured on E! Entertainment’s reality show “What Happens at The Abbey” and “9 Months with Courteney Cox” on Facebook Watch season one.  When he’s not working, writing or advocating for social justice, you can find him in a pile of LEGOS with his son.

    Ariana Reish
    Ariana Reish

    Ariana Reish

    E4E Treasurer

    Ariana recently moved to Carlsbad from San Clemente where she was born and raised. She has a B.A. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting from Cal State Fullerton. She is excited to be able to use her accounting knowledge and experience in a way that gives back to the community and advocates for racial equity. When Ariana is not crunching numbers she is getting outside either camping, climbing, biking, or marching for social justice.

    Mischele Salvant

    Community Working Group Co-Lead

    Mischele is originally from Northern California. She relocated to San Diego with her grandparents to attend the Upward Bound summer college program. She later graduated from San Diego High: School of Science and Technology. Mischele established her business; Poetic Artistry, in May 2020. Mischele was raised by activism and has always lived as a revolutionary Feminist Black Woman. Her art presents an experience meant to transform modern day surreal expressionism. Much of her collection measures cultural complexities specifically intended to challenge social injustices. Mischele hopes to further engage our BIPOC community by helping create moments for change; while building confidence within the community. No one organization has every answer but the more we branch out to collaborate the more we can expect intentional change.

     

    Marlon Taylor

    Public Safety Group Co-Lead & Vice President

    Marlon is a St. Louis, MO native who has lived in Encinitas with his family for 12 years. Marlon served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, doing tours in Japan, Scotland, Canada and San Diego. Marlon is an avid sports fan and enjoys advocating for social justice.

    Jody White

    Jody White

    Director of Leader and Membership Development & Vice President

    Jody has been an Encinitas resident for over a decade but originally hails from Kansas. Jody has had a diverse career from working in government affairs at the Directors Guild of America to working in Corporate Social Responsibility in London. She currently runs her own apparel business, All That. When she is not advocating for her community, you will find her chasing her 3 children down the beach or soaking in nature of any kind.

    Mali Woods-Drake

    Mali Woods-Drake

    Executive Director & President

    Mali is an East Coast native who made Encinitas her home 6 years ago.  Raised by two community/labor organizers, Mali has always been active in the social justice movement and is employed as a Union Organizer for healthcare workers with SEIU-UHW.  Having the opportunity to lead alongside the incredible team of activists within the community fuels Mali’s commitment to justice. When not fighting for justice, you can find Mali climbing mountains, surfing waves, reading books, and enjoying local running trails.

    Felicia Rawlins

    Felicia Rawlins

    Chief of Impact & Strategy

    Felicia lives in Leucadia with her husband and three kids. She has a B.S. in Psychology and Spanish Literature from UCSD. She traveled the world for several years, teaching English until landing in sales in the Outdoor Industry while also volunteering for Kiva, a micro-loan organization. She believes that the fight for racial justice begins in our homes, with our children, in our communities and at the local ballot box.

    Kathy Stenger

    Equity in Education Group Co-Lead

    Kathy teaches middle school humanities at a small Montessori school where she works intentionally to diversify her curriculum and engage students in thinking about hard history. She is inspired every day by the capacity of young people to participate in difficult conversations about themselves and their world and to respond with hope. A longtime resident of Encinitas and the mother of three children, two of whom are in the San Dieguito school district, she joined E4E Education to help ensure that all our community’s students experience equity and diversity in their education. Kathy holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.A. from UCLA in art history.

    Lydell Fleming

    Lydell FlemingHousing Group Co-Lead

    Lydell has deep roots in North County, having lived in Cardiff since 1972. He was the only Black person in every classroom from Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. He quickly learned to fit in by almost any means necessary, remaining quiet even in the face of insensitive, racial remarks. It took 52 years to find his voice and has committed himself to helping Black individuals, especially those living in predominantly white areas, call out injustices. Lydell wants Encinitas and its surrounding cities to be welcoming of Black-owned businesses and homeowners.

    Matt Loecker

    E4E Board Member

     

    Ana Reyes

    Business Group Co-Lead & E4E Secretary

    Ana grew up playing softball and attending school in Encinitas. After spending time in the Bay Area working as a behavioral counselor, she returned and recently earned her Masters in Social Work from SDSU. She is excited to work with like-minded community members to make Encinitas a place where all are truly welcomed, not just to visit but to call home.

    Lawrence Davis

    Fundraising Co-Lead & Board Member

    Lawrence Davis is a Texas native who’s traveled the world and has seen how beautifully diverse we are as people. From an early age Lawrence has always been an advocate for those without a voice oftentimes creating a space for them to raise awareness while promoting unity. During Lawrence’s service in the US Navy he excelled at establishing Strategic Relationships which he now uses for the benefit of fundraising and various campaigns as he continues to support equality around here in America and abroad. He’s served as both Creative Director and Regional Director for multiple organizations and startups over the years in Event Marketing & Strategic Relations Marketing ranging in industries with a staple of Fashion, Music, and Arts. Lawrence remains committed to the notion “that as a country we are one event from unity and igniting a spark of change that can transform the world” as he says with a smile bathed in hope.

    Evelyn Lueker

    Evelyn LuekerAllyship Group Co-Lead

    Evelyn was born and raised in Encinitas. As a third generation holocaust survivor Evelyn places the upmost importance in not only tolerating but celebrating cultural difference. Convinced that intercultural exchange and experiential learning are the most transformative tools available to young adults, Evelyn has spent over 10 years managing international programs for institutions and non profits. She received her Bachelors in Business from San Francisco State and her Masters in International Education Management from The Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Evelyn is the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at the University of Redlands. Through her work and research she supports underserved communities and has facilitated educator diversity and inclusion trainings across the US. She is honored to be doing this work in her home town with E4E.

    Eunique Deeann

    Eunique DeeannAllyship Group Co-Lead

    Eunique is a writer, visual artist, facilitator, doula and birthworker exploring the breakdown of human connection through lived experiences, photography and connection facilitation. Her work is designed to entice dialogue around empathy, discovery of self, soul-truths, vulnerability, social impact, commonality and community. Eunique believes that her existence is an act of social justice and that true, lasting change is created and developed at the individual level, over time, within community, and through the opportunities for education, exposure to authentic and compassionate connections. This has led her to step into leadership within her local community through the Allyship & Education committee of E4E with the intention to expand and support accessibility, equality, and acceptance for all humans.

    Laini Cassis

    Laini CassisHousing Group Co-Lead

    Laini has bicycled across the United States to benefit affordable housing. She is committed to service, having spent two years in rural Zambia as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and taught early childhood education as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Boston. She is a first-generation college graduate with a BA in Gender Studies and African American Literature from Simmons University, and holds an MBA from WashU. By helping to build affordable housing in 10 states, Laini knows the face of the national housing crisis, and is excited to execute local solutions.

    Kristin English

    Kristin EnglishBusiness Group Co-Lead

    Kristin has been proud to call Encinitas home since 2018 after growing up in North Carolina and living in Atlanta and San Francisco. She is a project management and operations professional with a passion for social justice, building community and encouraging equality. Kristin is grateful for the opportunity to work with like-minded neighbors to make Encinitas a more diverse and welcoming place.

    Kathleen Paranthaman

    Equity in Education Group Co-Lead

    Kathleen and her family are new to Encinitas, having moved from San Jose in the past year.  She has her BA in Sociology from University of San Diego and has spent her career working in the non-profit field.  For over a decade, she served youth and families at YMCA’s in Greater Miami and San Jose as the Senior Director of Youth Development.  This role allowed her to coordinate a wide variety of youth and teen programs, sports, family programs, community events, and school partnerships.  Through the experiences with school partnerships and educational programming, she was drawn to working with Migrant Education students in the Salinas Valley, where she became the AmeriCorps Coordinator for Monterey County United for Literacy at the Monterey County Office of Education and became part of the Equity Team.  Kathleen is now serving as a stay-at-home mom to her 1 year old son, and is studying Speech and Language Pathology.  When not organizing for change, she is with her family and friends hiking, wine-tasting, running, traveling, or at the beach.

    Trevor Walker

    Trevor WalkerEquity in Education Group Co-Lead

    Trevor is a lifelong educator. For over 15 years, he has held various positions with increasing responsibility in both the CSU and the Community College system. While student success for all students is Trevor’s “calling card,” he has dedicated his career to student-centered approaches and addressing equity disparities of underrepresented students in education. When Trevor is not advocating for students, you will find him at home spending time with his wife, 13 year-old daughter and 10 year-old son, traveling, avoiding exercise, and writing about himself in third person. Trevor holds a M.A. degree in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Iowa.

    Jennifer Meacham

    Jen MeachamCommunity Group Co-Lead

    Jennifer lives in Cardiff with her dog, Kingston. She grew up in Long Beach, California and was raised by her father who was a Los Angeles City Firefighter and her mother who works in hospice. Jennifer has her B.A. in Communications and a Minor in International Economics from San Diego State University. She has always been passionate about giving back to her communities, organizing events and bringing people together to share goals and ideas. She has volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco, Family House San Francisco and CEPIA. Jen works in technology sales. When not working or fighting for social justice, you can find her biking, running or traveling/exploring outside with her pup.

    Joy Ruppert

    Joy RupertYouth Group Co-Lead

    Joy Ruppert is a student activist and sophomore at San Dieguito Academy who is passionate about improving and creating a more diverse and accepting community. Adopted from China, and raised in Encinitas, Joy understands the different voices of her peers. She is passionate about changing our society and making sure all minorities are heard and feel welcomed in our community. She believes that it is important to get youth of all ages involved in social justice, in order to change our future and make sure that no one feels left behind.

    Aya Jaffer

    Aya JaffaYouth Group Co-Lead

    Aya Jaffer was born in New York, New York and grew up in Rocky River, Ohio. She currently attends San Dieguito Academy as a sophomore. As the grand-daughter of Iraqi immigrants on both sides of her family, she has always been passionate about activism and social justice. She is committed to working towards a better, more diverse Encinitas.

    Kristin Fay

    Kristin FayYouth Group Co-Lead

    Kristin is an AZ native who spent her summers on the river or in New England. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Dickinson College and Master’s of Science in Social Administration (Community/Social Development), Case Western. Previous local work includes: Development Director for Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside and a board member for the local non-profits Women’s Empowerment International and the Nile Sisters that help women and their families both in San Diego and globally through socio-economic and educational services. Currently, she is an Office Coordinator doing mommy-hours so she can still focus on her two amazing young boys. Living in Cardiff she is very involved with their school and the services they receive. She joined E4E and the Youth Committee due to her lifelong commitment to youth and social justice.

    Shawn McClondon

    Shawn McClondonCommunity Group Co-Lead

    A resident of Solana Beach, Shawn is the co-founder of Solana Beach for Equality. He has been active in the San Diego community for many years and started his own nonprofit in 2014 to help minorities obtain jobs in the tech industry. He has also organized discussion forums on race in America and recently created the Sister Cities Project to help build real relationships between black and white communities throughout the United States.

    Myla Fleming

    Myla FlemingYouth Group Co-Lead

    Myla was born and raised in Encinitas and graduated from San Dieguito Academy, Class of 2020. She is passionate about supporting our black youth, educating our community, and improving school systems in San Diego.

    Patty Robbins

    Patty RobbinsReimagining Policing Group Co-Lead

    Patty is an Encinitas native and practicing attorney. She spends her spare time swimming, listening to podcasts, and doing puzzles.  She feels strongly about doing what’s right. As John Lewis said, “When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something: you have to do something.” That’s why Patty joined this group.

    Jordan Rubenstein

    Jordan RubensteinYouth Group Co-Lead

    Jordan was born and raised in the North County region of San Diego.  She is passionate about making a change in our community for Black and minority youth.