Zakiya Kyle

As a daughter of Watts and native Angeleno (note the distinction),  Zakiya Kyle has led Black and Brown student movements, campaigns around  welfare reform, and economic justice programs that democratized banking  for low-income families. A self-proclaimed people person, Zakiya has  served as a national service leader, community organizer, and in  volunteer management, engaging more than 3000 volunteers in nonprofit  service annually. She currently works in the community violence  intervention space, coordinating outreach for the Community Based Public  Safety Collective.