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BIO
Demetria Huntsman is Akonadi’s Senior Program Officer, where she oversees the foundation’s youth and education justice grantmaking and engagements, including the So Love Can Win fund and All in for Oakland Initiative. Demetria has an extensive background in organizing, as well as launching and leading social justice organizations in Oakland for more than 25 years. Demetria remains inspired and centers her joy by having healthy boundaries, using her voice, seeing the best in others, and making room for belly laughs. She enjoys raising her beautiful son in Oakland, honoring all who came before, making memories with her partner and sunset walks with her dog.