“Get into good trouble, necessary trouble.” -John Lewis
meet the trubelmakers.
Guided by our core belief in “good trouble,” each member brings together diverse voices, lived experiences and a shared commitment to liberatory innovation.
executive leadership
Nick Okafor
Nick is a Ph.D. student at Stanford University exploring responsible practices in urban technology start-ups.
With ten years of global experience, he has led social innovation and inclusive tech education initiatives, including work at Sidewalk Labs.
Founder and Executive Director
Joan Jungbin Lee
Joan Jungbin Lee is a creative educator and community organizer committed to equitable education and accessible opportunities.
A first-generation college graduate, she uses systems thinking to help learners of all ages explore and deepen their curiosities.
Associate Director of Programs
team
Asenette Ruiz
Sr. Programs and Strategy Associate
Dylan Turmeque
Instructional Design Lead
Tyquan Morton
Associate, Growth and Partnerships
"We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.”
Bayard Rustin
facilitators
Hiba Reyes
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Lauren Ashby
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Alberto Rivera
Sr. Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Liz Gillam
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Muskaan Khemani
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Justin Kellum
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
Katie Grillo
Geospatial Justice Facilitator
board members
Adoley Azu
Inclusive AI Research @ Microsoft
David Hardy Jr.
Education Executive Coach/Consultant
Lavanya Shahani
Technical Talent Acquisition @ Okta
Celest Turner Hall
Product Marketing Growth Consultant
Andrew Hopp
Principal Product Manager @ Oracle