Yusef Herbert

ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Yusef a native of LA, is proud of the family that raised him, parents who were Cal State Long Beach sweethearts, and Black militants who taught him and his brothers to help, connect, and strive to improve life in their communities.  A graduate of UC Davis, he has worked in various positions, engaging community members and connecting them to resources, including at UC Cooperative Extension, Bonita House, Lotus Bloom, Oakland Main Library,  and Beyond Emancipation. As part of the FIERCE Advocates team, Yusef strives to provide resources, awareness, and outreach to families in the West Contra Costa community that grow their leadership, self, and collective empowerment.