Meet the Fellows

Statement from the 2011-2012 Heal the Streets Fellows

We will become awesome leaders that work to help the people who need resources to change their lives and the world around them. We will be a positive influence to change the mindsets of youth.

Together we can speak up for equality and equity in society. We are the future for the people in our communities. Using our different backgrounds, we can come together as one and create solutions.

How can you join the fellows in creating peace? Take our survey. We need you to help us figure out what is important to the EBC community as far as violence prevention issues. Take our short survey to help inform our work.

	Askari 18 years old Laney College Bio coming soon.
	Ayana Bio coming soon.
	Damon 17 years old Envision Academy Heal the Streets is important to me because we are able to make a change in the community. This is my second year as a fellow. I am also passionate about basketball.
	David 15 years old King Collegiate I have been involved in leadership programs since the sixth grade and I was student body president of my eighth grade class. Heal the Streets is important because not many students have been involved in leadership. As fellows, we are given the chance to become leaders. In addition, I have also help start the interact club at my school where we help the community by volunteering at different organizations
	Ernestina 18 years old Oakland International High School I am passionate about art and Blacksmithing- creating art with glass flames. Heal the Streets is important to me because I am interested in showing people that violence is not the right path.
	Jessica 17 years old Street Academy I feel like healing the streets is important because we can make the community better. To Heal the Streets means to have happiness and world peace. Something interesting about me is the fact that I can touch my nose with my tongue.
	Khalil 16 years old Envision Academy Something unique about me is my self-confidence. I also think that my artistic personality is unique. Heal the Streets is important to me because I know that I will be able to bring good into this community. I will be able to use my strength to help empower the people around me.
	Mahal 15 years old Skyline High School Something unique about me is the meaning of my name. It means Love. Heal the Streets is important to me because it has given me the opportunity to help my community.
	Myeisha 18 years old Merritt College My exuberant and outgoing personality makes me unique. I enjoy making people smile. I am passionate about seeing a change come about in my community and being the driving force behind that change.
	Nubia 17 years old Berkeley Independent Study I have many talents, which include singing, dancing, drawing, painting and leading. I was born in West Oakland and have lived here for the majority of my life. Violence has been a constant issue that I, as well as the people around me have faced. The reason I joined Heal The Streets is to focus my time and energy on to something positive and productive.
	Raynita Bio coming soon.
	Sandeep 19 years old Oakland International High School When living in Nepal, I had a really hard time because I was a refugee. As months and days passed, I finally got a chance to come to the United States. I felt lucky to be here. In addition, I have been lucky enough to be accepted into the Heal the Streets program. I feel great to be apart of this program because I have a lot of knowledge of my beautiful city. Heal the Streets is important to me because I am learning more about leadership. It is also important to me because I am able to make mistakes here, and learn from them.
	Sharchana 16 years old Oakland International High School I speak three languages. Heal the Streets is important to me because I want to make a difference in my community, while also learning about myself.
	Stariesha 17 years old Street Academy I'm not someone who only thinks about him or herself. But, in my community, I didn’t see a lot of people like this until I joined Heal the Streets. Heal the Streets is important to me because there are people who actually care about each other and about changing what needs to be fixed in our community.
	Telejon 17 years old Metwest High School I am an activist and a spoken word artist. I dedicate my time to using creative talents to raise consciousness in my community. I also educate myself on societal issues through the Heal the Streets program, Bay-Peace, and Youth speaks. This is my second year as a Heal the Streets fellow.