Carlie is a locked-in law student, an author, and a multi-form designer humbly committed to eradicating oppression, advocating for human and civil rights, and empowering others through education and grassroots community-based advocacy efforts. She has dedicated her life to serving low-income communities of color, a majority of whom are impacted by systemic bias and erasure efforts, struggling with basic needs while trying to receive an education and achieve upward mobility. Carlie inspires the law and policy research and advocacy at Manifest Justice.

Carlie maintains her mental health by dancing, creating art, meditating and yoga, spoiling her chocolate lab, and cooking.

Lena is a dynamic and compassionate educator, a lifelong learner, and a voracious bookworm devoted to teaching English Language Arts, Black History, American History, and Social Studies at the high school level throughout the West Coast. She has built coalition and alleyship among diverse communities, supported the development of empathy and solidarity between people, and encouraged enthusiasm and accountability in building an equitable and sustainable world for all. Lena inspires the education advocacy and design at Manifest Justice.

Lena cultivates balance and serenity by cooking, cuddling her pets, yoga, jazz, and journaling.

Jennifer is an experienced business advisor, an incredibly patient trainer, and a jackie of all trades. She has gained an outstanding reputation for the various roles she has held throughout her career, which include but are not limited to, marketing, client management, compliance, recruiting, training, information technology, and project and business management. After a lifetime of advocacy efforts and board advisory roles, she brings invaluable expertise and perspective to our organization. Jennifer inspires the administrative operations at Manifest Justice.

Jennifer prioritizes herself by connecting with friends, cuddling her grand-dogs, cooking, meditating and yoga, and keeping up with the news.