Message from
the President and CEO
The Coronavirus Pandemic caused a significant shakeup of the Alameda County landscape. From the very beginning of the crisis, our labor market was severely disrupted, sending the unemployment rate to record highs and causing millions of Californians to leave the labor force.
Staff
Ashley Cajina
Research Assistant
David A. Harris
President & Chief Executive Officer
Frank Ortiz
Research Associate
Teri Carlyle
Director of Finance and Operations
Anne Janks
Program Associate
Maya Salcido White
Research Associate
Charles Eddy
Program Coordinator – BASIC Initiative
John Jones, III
Director of Programs
Adjunct
Desiré Johnson-Forte
Principal Associate - Youth Leadership
Veronica King
Substance Use Disorder Outreach Specialist
Marie Miller
Virtual Programs Manager
Tunisia Owens
Program Development Consultant
Apply to be a USC Youth Fellow
The Youth Fellows Program is not currently accepting applications. Please check back later.
Apply to be a USC Youth
Fellow
The Urban Strategies Council Youth Fellowship is a program that supports the growth of community leaders dedicated to creating awareness and change in Oakland and Vallejo, California.
USC Youth Fellows
Stephanie Cajina
Zamir Hudson
Susanna Ortiz
Damon Wiley
Ma’zire Featherson
Willow Jackson
Jeremy Rodriguez
Elijah Gilbert
Journey Odom
Bilhann Sou
Xavier Harris
Skye Odom
Kaliq “Dez” Trotter
Join our Board
Board Members provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.
Urban Strategies Council actively seeks individuals who reflect our community, values and info. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clint Bolden
Chairperson
Larry Gallegos
Member
Leonard F. Creed
Treasurer
Jennifer Jones-McMeans
Member
Jamaica Sowell
Secretary
William Patterson
Member