
Jorge Savala
Community Outreach Director
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Santa Cruz, CA USA
“Just because you are from somewhere doesn’t mean that you have to be one of those statistics. Don’t assimilate, be who you want to be.”
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Santa Cruz, CA USA
“Just because you are from somewhere doesn’t mean that you have to be one of those statistics. Don’t assimilate, be who you want to be.”
Community Outreach Director
Creatively working to ensure California State Parks and beaches are thriving and available to all.
I get to create and carry out Friends’ equity and inclusivity strategies to connect underserved community members to California State Parks. As the Community Outreach Director, my main focus is equity and accessibility for non-traditional park users. Recently, I helped create a Kids2Parks program where we pay for school field trips for Title 1 schools. I also serve in volunteer capacities including co-chairing a Youth Violence Prevention Taskforce and serve on the board for two health centers.
Here's the first step for everyone
Volunteer and connect with others. Building relationships is crucial to moving social justice issues forward or building programs with other non-profits.
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