I'm part of a handful of organizations and groups that give me a jolt of inspiration. Here's the current list
BLCK VC
Economic Empowerment Economic
BLCK VC is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization built for and by Black venture investors dedicated to increasing the representation of Black investors within venture capital now and for generations to come. Through our educational programs, networking opportunities, and national chapters, BLCK VC provides the tools and connections to accelerate the careers of Black investors in venture capital. When venture capital mirrors the diverse demographics of the U.S., all communities benefit from the wealth created by technology built for the world. We’re the community for the future of venture capital. BLCK VC. Visit https://www.blckvc.com/ to learn more.
Crisis Interventionist
San Diego Police Department
The mission of the San Diego Police Crisis Intervention is to provide short-term emotional and logistical support to individuals in the City of San Diego who have experienced traumatic incidents, or potentially traumatic incidents, which fall under the jurisdiction of the San Diego Police Department. Learn more: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/recruiting/volunteer#crisis
Plum Alley
Game Changer Member and Accredited Investor
Plum Alley provides access to syndicate investments in early stage companies with gender diverse founding teams.
Crisis Text Line
Volunteer
As of 2018, I’m a Crisis Counselor that helps people in crisis of any kind.
Techstars
Mentor
As of 2019, I’m a mentor for techstars, an American seed accelerator, founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2006. As of 2019, the company had accepted over 1,600 companies into its programs with a combined market capitalization of $18.2bn USD. Less than 1% of applicants are accepted
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Sister
A national organization that matches at risk youth with mentors. Over the years, I've been matched with "Littles" who need some mentorship.
San Diego Venture Group
Board member
Founded in 1986, SDVG is a non-profit organization designed to bring together people who are interested in new ventures and furthering individual companies, as well as our overall innovation community.
We are working hard to further San Diego’s status as a leading entrepreneurial and venture region. We regularly meet with startup companies and investors – both here and outside of San Diego. It is our mission to elevate the funding environment and growth prospects for our local startups. It is all about the companies, for the companies. We further work to support our venture capital eco-system by providing an informal and dynamic environment for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, community leaders, and business advisors to develop greater insights into the process of forming, funding, and scaling high growth companies. Learn more at SDVG.org