Social Justice Learning Institute
Sarah Chang serves as the Health Equity Programs Director and Champions for Change Program Manager at the Social Justice Learning Institute since February 2017, while also working as a Market Match Program Assistant at Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles since July 2016. Previous experience includes internships with the City of Boston and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, focusing on grant writing, food policy, and research. Sarah has a strong background in culinary arts, having operated as Chef/Owner of Sarah Chang Cooks and held various roles in food service and nutrition education. Educationally, Sarah holds a Master's Degree in Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, and a Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition from Tufts University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Latin American Cultures, and Latin American Studies from Barnard College.
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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.