Sofia Jaquez is one of the Corps' Board Members, drawing from her lived experience as a Charter School graduate in 2019 and her social activism to advise the organization.
Sofia sits on the board with the City of San Jose as well, including work2future and the Google fund commission. In addition to these accomplishments, Sofia co-founded the Youth Liberation Movement, a grassroots movement that aims to liberate young people from generational cycles of trauma and oppression by translating their lives into actionable solutions.
However, her social activism does not end there. Sofia not only advocates for social justice in her work but in her art as well. She specializes in poetry, rap, and mural painting. She shares that what drives her to advocate is her family's involvement in the community. "I'm very proud that I'm able to open doors for my family and inspire them." Sofia has pursued a wide array of creative endeavors since leaving the Corps, including a music video funded by the Santa Clara County Office of Education to encourage young adults to participate in environmental activism, She states that "San Jose Conservation Corps is a great pipeline to green careers." Sofia is currently in pre-law at UC Berkeley and aspires to become a lawyer to further advocate for young people and continue her mission to create positive change.
Check out her Green Careers Anthem video below!
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