Desiré Johnson-Forte

Desiré Johnson-Forte is the Executive Director of BIZ Stoop, an Oakland, CA based social enterprise. Launched in 2015, Desiré’s vision is to exponentially increase Black/BIPOC expectancy—beyond the age of 25—by way of equitable access. BIZ Stoop has served beyond its home county of Alameda to conduct resource access to youth across the state. Desiré’s civic interests include: social-historical awareness, self-determination & sovereignty, ending youth homelessness, economic justice, equitable access to culturally relevant wellness services, and advocacy for survivors. Ultimately, Desiré continues to support the youth leaders of today to build community institutions that serve the needs of their own people.

Desiré helps Urban Strategies to strengthen its programming and outreach to individuals 25 and younger.