Social Justice Learning Institute
Roger Pelayo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience across diverse roles in security and education. As a founding member of the National Institute for Cannabis Investors since April 2019, Roger has contributed to innovative approaches within the industry. Concurrently, as a security specialist at Combat Support Associates since November 2017, Roger operates in high-risk environments, providing armed security for convoys and protection for high-profile individuals. Roger has also served as an Urban Scholar for the Social Justice Learning Institute since June 2011, focusing on empowering Latino youth through education on cultural and historical topics. Previous military experience includes roles as a 56M Chaplain Assistant and 19D Cavalry Scout in the US Army, where Roger honed skills in religious support, force protection, and operational coordination. Educational accomplishments include a Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security and Investigation, an Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies, and a Certificate of Completion in Paralegal Studies.
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Social Justice Learning Institute
Our Mission At the Social Justice Learning Institute, we are dedicated to improving the education, health, and well being of youth and communities of color by empowering them to enact social change through research, training, and community mobilization. We envision communities where individuals use their agency to improve each other’s lives. SJLI Core Values - We privilege the ideas, voice and leadership of our youth and community members. - Everyone must be afforded equal opportunity in order to achieve equitable treatment. - We do all things in love. - No one is hopeless. Our Goals Our goals are simple. We work to: - build capacity for individuals and communities to advocate for their needs; - train and build leaders; - educate and empower youth and community members to identify and rectify injustice; and to - deliver effective programs, resources and support that help advance our mission. To meet these goals, we work with youth, residents, local schools, districts and city officials to increase educational opportunities through innovative programs and sustainable practices. We also develop and manage programs that advance academic, food and environmental justice.