Today, you’ll meet two Changemakers in Action—Hailey Nolasco and Jennelle Ramdeen.
Hailey Nolasco
Director of Community-Based Violence Prevention
“I wanted to do work that was aligned with my own truth and healing.”
Hailey helped develop and now leads the RISE (Reimagining Intimacy through Social Engagement) Project, which addresses the intersection between gun violence and intimate partner violence.
Read Hailey’s story here.
Jennelle Ramdeen
Program Associate of the Youth Justice Board
“Young people bring a hope, they bring a joy. It’s just so satisfying. It makes all the hard work worth it.”
Jennelle helps young people acquire skills to research and make recommendations about public policy issues that affect their lives.
Read Jennelle’s story here
Every month—through May 2022—we’re introducing you to more changemakers. Their stories are different, but each of them is leaving a unique mark on the world, motivated by a desire to change the status quo and transform justice.