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Tackling Systemic Inequities to

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ABOUT US

The People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ) Education Fund is dedicated to educating and empowering communities through research, public awareness, and capacity-building efforts focused on environmental justice. 

Our mission is to advance knowledge, resources, and community-led solutions to address pollution, environmental challenges, and inequitable development practices impacting our communities.

OUR WORK. OUR PRIORITES.

Advancing a Just Transition Toward Zero Emissions and Environmental Justice in the Inland Empire

Community Organizing

Supporting residents in Bloomington, Colton, and San Bernardino with educational resources and civic engagement initiatives.

Environmental Education

Raising awareness about the importance of clean air and strategies to mitigate pollution.

Preserving Cultural & Community Spaces

Providing research on the impacts of development, including the preservation of equestrian life and diverse neighborhoods.

Community Benefits Agreements

Educating the public on the role of CBAs in fostering equitable economic development.

Policy Awareness & Public Education

Informing residents about regional, statewide, and national environmental policies affecting their neighborhoods

Industrial & Environmental Research

Studying the impact of rail yards, warehouses, trucking, and ports on local communities.

GET INVOLVED

Join the movement by volunteering for cleaner air and dismantling community injustices.

2024 GOLDMAN ENVIRONMENTAL PRIZE WINNER

ANDREA VIDAURRE

MEET OUR TEAM

We’re a group of passionate team members organizing to better support our communities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County.

Co-Founder

Andrea Vidaurre

Co-Founder

Policy Analyst & Advocate

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Digital Strategist and Communications Coordinator

Angie Balderas

Digital Strategist and Communications Coordinator

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Co-Founder / Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

Brenda Huerta Soto

Co-Founder / Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

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Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

Darby Osnaya

Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

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Youth Program Leader

Emily Vasquez

Youth Program Leader

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Contracted Interpreter & Policy Researcher

Fernando Marquez Duarte

Contracted Interpreter & Policy Researcher

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Policy Analyst & Advocate

Gem Montes

Policy Analyst & Advocate

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Graciela Mendez

Graciela Mendez

Co-Founder/ Finance Specialist

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Co-Founder / Contracted Human Resources Specialist

Hakan Jackson

Co-Founder / Contracted Human Resources Specialist

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Co-Founder / Administrative and Fund Development Specialist

Jean Kayano

Co-Founder / Administrative and Fund Development Specialist

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Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

MaCarmen Gonzalez

Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

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Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

Tania Gonzalez

Community Organizer & Programs Coordinator

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