“Get into good trouble, necessary trouble.” — John Lewis

meet the trubelmakers.

Guided by our core belief in “good trouble,” each member brings together diverse voices, lived experiences and a shared commitment to liberatory innovation.

Executive Leadership

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Nick Okafor

Nick is a Ph.D. student at Stanford University exploring responsible practices in urban technology start-ups. With ten years of global experience, he has led social innovation and inclusive tech education initiatives, including work at Sidewalk Labs.

Founder and Executive Director

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Joan Jungbin Lee

Joan Jungbin Lee is a creative educator and community organizer committed to equitable education and accessible opportunities. A first-generation college graduate, she uses systems thinking to help learners of all ages explore and deepen their curiosities.

Associate Director of Programs

Team

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Asenette Ruiz

Sr. Programs and Strategy Associate

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Dylan Turmeque

Instructional Design Lead

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Tyquan Morton

Associate, Growth and Partnerships

“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.”

Bayard Rustin

Facilitators

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Hiba Reyes

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Lauren Ashby

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Alberto Rivera

Sr. Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Liz Gillam

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Muskaan Khemani

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Justin Kellum

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

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Katie Grillo

Geospatial Justice Facilitator

Board Members

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Adoley Azu

Inclusive AI Research @ Microsoft

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David Hardy Jr.

Education Executive Coach/Consultant

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Lavanya Shahani

Technical Talent Acquisition @ Okta

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Celest Turner Hall

Product Marketing Growth Consultant

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Andrew Hopp

Principal Product Manager @ Oracle

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