"You can come into social justice work early or late,“I landed this first executive director position without a degree, but I had a lot of experience, a lot of passion, some skills and I was given a chance.” For those wanting to follow a similar path i suggests volunteering, taking classes and networking: “Go to events, meet people, get outside your comfort zone. And follow your passion."
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Gaylon Alcaraz
Gaylon Alcaraz (born October 26, 1966) is an American community organizer and human rights activist in Chicago, Illinois. She is the former executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund.Her autobiography, Tales of a Woojiehead, was published by Blackgurl Press in 2002.
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