mission
Leaving Our Legacy (LOL) is a group of teens and young adults who connect and guide their peers through systems of care by providing education and creating a platform, specifically, for LGBTQ+, youth of color, and their allies.
our team
Yessica Amezquita
Program Coordinator
Adiah Aytch
Outreach, Youth Health Advocate
Jay'Lynn Christopher
Communications, Youth Health Advocate
Alex Diaz
Communications, Youth Health Adocate
Suzanne Donovan
Program Coordinator
Demetrius McClamb
Communications, Youth Health Advocate
Da'Marion Miller
Graphic Design, Youth Health Advocate
Savion Mingo
Creative Director
Vondale Walker
Outreach, Youth Health Advocate
Sherman Webb
Videographer, The WIN Initative
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guiding principles
Education
A professional competent and knowledge-base.
Informed Judgement
Exercising unbiased and educated care.
Mentorship
Practice and encourage others to practice in a manner that will reflect credit on themselves and their communities.
Youth-Centered and Trauma Informed
Encourages self-sufficiency and leadership skills for overall youth wellness.
Restorative Justice
Believes in relationship building, belonging and engagement-based accountability.
Anti-Oppression Based
Addresses health barriers of: LGBTQ+, women and femmes, HIV positive, disabled, incarcerated, working class, and youth of color.
Service to Others
Focusing on peer and community needs.
Integrity
Promotes honesty, competence, and respect.
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