Markese Bryant

Written By Jaclyn Gilstrap
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Research Collaborator

Markese Bryant contributed to the research process during 2015-2017, through participating in numerous interviews as well as in-person and virtual co-learning events with fellow breakout actors.

Markese Bryant

Acting inside the legacy and spirit of Oakland, CA, which is affectionately/intentionally known as "The Town" as a people driven counterpoint to San Francisco's industry-driven moniker, "The City," I've been able to integrate knowledge of history, focus on creative economy, policy-based activism, and commitment to homegrown innovation into my work. For the past 10 years, I've been working to make "sustainability and social innovation" culturally relevant for everyday people. I am currently co-creating an innovation management platform to facilitate the process of community-led sustainable development.

Jaclyn Gilstrap

Jaclyn Gilstrap (she/her/hers) is an activist whose work has focused on supporting women and young people to get the resources they need. She is committed to things like sexual and reproductive rights, racial justice, youth leadership, and ethical global engagement. Jaclyn dabbles in visual art, loves a good queer dance party, and believes in the power of community-led protests. Her strengths are event planning, organizational development, and youth mentorship. 

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