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Ray brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in Finance, Operations, and HR. He possesses a broad business background having worked for startups, Fortune 500 companies, as well as non-profits. Mr. Lin is currently a sr. executive at an early-stage AI startup leading strategic and operational efforts. He is passionate about serving, mentoring, and empowering youth through Our Time To Act. < Back Ray Lin Board Director Ray brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in Finance, Operations, and HR. He possesses a broad business background having worked for startups, Fortune 500 companies, as well as non-profits. Mr. Lin is currently a sr. executive at an early-stage AI startup leading strategic and operational efforts. He is passionate about serving, mentoring, and empowering youth through Our Time To Act. ray.lin@ourtimetoact.org

< Back to Open Positions Assistant Director of Research Volunteer San Diego and/or Remote APPLY Rolling application. Priority given to applications submitted before September 30th. ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Director of Research works to further our organization's scientific understanding of youth empowerment and development. By proposing and answering applicable and tangible research questions, Our Time to Act United can improve our approach, methodology, and actions to further our impact on youth. REQUIREMENTS Prior academic experience required. Preferred in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, political science, or related subjects. Demonstrates ability to identify research questions and strong project management. Undergraduate or beyond. Exceptions for exceptional candidates can be made. Highly flexible hours. Meetings dependent on research schedule. Values cooperation, creativity, growth-mindset. Exhibits organization, diligence, and dedication. Passion for youth empowerment. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION While pursuing our mission of youth empowerment, Our Time to Act United understands the importance of fostering a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for all. As such, the actions we take align with our values as an organization and as individuals. We value meaningful impact. We always seek to genuinely support those that we serve and the people within our organization. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse group of people. These values are reflected in our hiring practices, decision-making, and programs. Our team and organization is growth-minded and development-focused. We always have room to improve! Our organization promotes honesty, communication, and integrity. These values allow for us to be a cooperative, productive, and effective team. We praise creativity and ingenuity. Nothing is more exciting than thinking outside of the box or challenging the status quo. Applications are a two-way street. We make our values as an organization clear to you in order to make sure our team is the right fit—and we hope we are! Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our organization, values, workplace environment, or the application process. APPLY

< Back OTTA United Receives “Partner of the Year Award” from YIMBY Democrats of San Diego Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Our Time to Act United MEDIA CONTACT: Mariya Grabovska, Press Intern ( mariya.grabovska@ottaunited.org ) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: San Diego, CA – August 23, 2023 – OTTA United, a formidable advocate for housing solutions and youth engagement, proudly announces its receipt of the "Partner of the Year Award" from the YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County. This prestigious award highlights OTTA United's exceptional dedication to the pro-housing movement and its unwavering commitment to amplifying youth voices in the community. The "Partner of the Year" award is a testament to OTTA United's unwavering dedication to promoting housing initiatives that benefit the entire San Diego community. OTTA United has actively engaged in critical conversations surrounding housing policy and has taken decisive steps to reach out to local universities, youth, and young professionals to foster greater community involvement. OTTA United takes immense pride in its nomination and its role as an advocate for a sustainable future, particularly for the youth of San Diego. Next Previous

Kathleen (she/they) is a graphic design intern at OTTA and a Media major with a Design minor at UC San Diego. Her skills lie in graphic design, videography and editing, and marketing. She has experience in Campus Performance and Events at UC San Diego as a Lead Marketing and Graphic Designer. Additionally, she has experience in technology and troubleshooting at the UCSD ITS Service Desk. She has participated in art projects, including fan led projects for the game VALORANT, and has created design collateral for the Service Desk. Outside of working, Kathleen enjoys rock climbing and drawing. < Back Kathleen Hoang Graphic Design Intern Kathleen (she/they) is a graphic design intern at OTTA and a Media major with a Design minor at UC San Diego. Her skills lie in graphic design, videography and editing, and marketing. She has experience in Campus Performance and Events at UC San Diego as a Lead Marketing and Graphic Designer. Additionally, she has experience in technology and troubleshooting at the UCSD ITS Service Desk. She has participated in art projects, including fan led projects for the game VALORANT, and has created design collateral for the Service Desk. Outside of working, Kathleen enjoys rock climbing and drawing. kathleen.hoang@ourtimetoact.org

< Back Aidan Lin and OTTA United featured in State of the City Speech by SD Mayor Gloria Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Our Time to Act United On January 11th, 2023, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria held his first in-person and third ever State of the City Address. The Mayor declared the city to be ‘rising’ to meet prevalent challenges and that “our best days lie ahead.” His address focused on infrastructure, public safety, homelessness, and housing. It was during his segment on housing where Mayor Gloria spotlighted the work of Aidan Lin, Executive Director of Our Time to Act United, with youth and students in housing solutions. “Aidan is a 20-year-old student at UC San Diego. He currently has a 3.9 GPA, and while in high school, he founded a non-profit known as ‘ Our Time to Act United ,’ which works to empower young people.” The Mayor continued, “He’s already deeply involved in the civic life of our city – advocating for the Asian Pacific Islander community, shaping City Council Districts, and enthusiastically pushing for more housing and transit options.” Last year, OTTA United took on several advocacy projects — specifically focusing on the area surrounding UC San Diego — to promote increased housing stock, transit options, and building density to combat the worsening housing and climate crises. Students mobilized by OTTA United showed up in support of much-needed community planning group reform and density in the University Community Plan Update . Shortly after highlighting Mr. Lin, Mayor Gloria outlined the actions the city has taken to build more homes. This includes signing an executive order that directs all city staff to complete reviews and approvals of 100-percent affordable housing projects within 30 days, a process that currently takes up to six months. OTTA United looks forward to continuing its housing organizing and advocacy efforts in 2023 and greatly appreciates the acknowledgment of youth and youth leaders in the struggle for affordable housing. Next Previous

Ethan Leem (he/him) is a student at Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley of San Diego. He discovered his passion for housing advocacy and equality while researching the history of Filipino-American immigrant tenants in San Francisco, where he was born. As a member of OTTA, Ethan is honored to serve the community of San Diego as an advocate for fair and equal housing through whatever means possible. < Back Ethan Leem Housing Justice Organizer Ethan Leem (he/him) is a student at Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley of San Diego. He discovered his passion for housing advocacy and equality while researching the history of Filipino-American immigrant tenants in San Francisco, where he was born. As a member of OTTA, Ethan is honored to serve the community of San Diego as an advocate for fair and equal housing through whatever means possible. ethan.leem@ourtimetoact.org

Aathmika Radhachandran (she/her) is a marketing intern at Our Time To Act and a rising senior at Scripps Ranch High School. Her interests lie in the fields of business, marketing, and graphic design. Current events and activism intrigue her, and she is excited to explore how her passions can intersect in this position. She also enjoys spending her time coaching middle schoolers for Science Olympiad, learning piano, and playing tennis. < Back Aathmika Radhachandran Marketing & Event Specialist Aathmika Radhachandran (she/her) is a marketing intern at Our Time To Act and a rising senior at Scripps Ranch High School. Her interests lie in the fields of business, marketing, and graphic design. Current events and activism intrigue her, and she is excited to explore how her passions can intersect in this position. She also enjoys spending her time coaching middle schoolers for Science Olympiad, learning piano, and playing tennis. aathmika.radhachandran@ourtimetoact.org

< Back to Open Positions Assistant Director of Advisory Services Volunteer South Bay Area APPLY Rolling application. Priority given to applications submitted before September 30th. ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Director of Advisory Services is in charge of the Advisory Services, a broad range of services designed to enhance the capabilities of youth leaders. They are responsible for managing workshop events with the Event Coordinators, as well as providing training and partners for the Consultants. REQUIREMENTS Prior relevant experience preferred. Demonstrates strong networking and project management skills. Exemplifies strong leadership qualities. High school student or beyond. 8-10 hours, 2-3 meetings a week. Our scheduling is highly flexible. Values cooperation, creativity, growth-mindset. Exhibits organization, diligence, and dedication. Passion for youth empowerment. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION While pursuing our mission of youth empowerment, Our Time to Act United understands the importance of fostering a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for all. As such, the actions we take align with our values as an organization and as individuals. We value meaningful impact. We always seek to genuinely support those that we serve and the people within our organization. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse group of people. These values are reflected in our hiring practices, decision-making, and programs. Our team and organization is growth-minded and development-focused. We always have room to improve! Our organization promotes honesty, communication, and integrity. These values allow for us to be a cooperative, productive, and effective team. We praise creativity and ingenuity. Nothing is more exciting than thinking outside of the box or challenging the status quo. Applications are a two-way street. We make our values as an organization clear to you in order to make sure our team is the right fit—and we hope we are! Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our organization, values, workplace environment, or the application process. APPLY

Austin Tran (he/him) is a 4th year student at UC San Diego, majoring in Economics with minors in Finance and Accounting. He joined OTTA as a Director of Finance and Budgeting in July 2024. Austin is in charge of creating budgets to ensure that OTTA finances are well, as well as facilitating fund requests from different departments to ensure financial competence within the organization.Outside of his work at OTTA, Austin is interning as an Accounts Payable Intern at Argen Corporation. He plans to obtain his CPA licensure and pursue a career in Accounting/Finance. He has prior experience in working in various non-profits and would love to continue his work here at OTTA! He is an avid fan of UFC and College Folkstyle Wrestling, and you may find him on the pickleball courts every now and then! < Back Austin Tran Director of Finance and Budgeting Austin Tran (he/him) is a 4th year student at UC San Diego, majoring in Economics with minors in Finance and Accounting. He joined OTTA as a Director of Finance and Budgeting in July 2024. Austin is in charge of creating budgets to ensure that OTTA finances are well, as well as facilitating fund requests from different departments to ensure financial competence within the organization.Outside of his work at OTTA, Austin is interning as an Accounts Payable Intern at Argen Corporation. He plans to obtain his CPA licensure and pursue a career in Accounting/Finance. He has prior experience in working in various non-profits and would love to continue his work here at OTTA! He is an avid fan of UFC and College Folkstyle Wrestling, and you may find him on the pickleball courts every now and then! austin.tran@ourtimetoact.org

< Back OTTA United & students play a major role in successful push for more housing in San Diego Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Our Time to Act United Yesterday, February 14th, 2023, Our Time to Act (OTTA) United and students successfully pushed San Diego City Council to adopt Sustainable Development Areas (SDAs). This new policy, replacing Transit Priority Areas, would open 5,224 acres of land to the potential for higher-density development programs. This change is essential to ensuring the future of housing, affordability, and sustainability for youth and students in San Diego. OTTA United tabled on UC San Diego’s campus, speaking to nearly 100 students and having meaningful conversations about how the housing crisis has impacted students’ lives. From these valuable conversations, OTTA United collected over a dozen personal testimonials and comments which were submitted to the City. At noon on February 14th, 2023, students met together at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station and embarked on the 30-minute trip via the Blue Line Trolley to deliver their thoughts to our City Council in person. In addition to written and in-person testimony, OTTA United was the only pro-housing group to deliver a planned presentation. Nicole Lillie, Housing Projects Director, and Aidan Lin, Executive Director, detailed specific student-related arguments in favor of SDAs and dismantled opposing arguments. The presentation concluded with slides highlighting some of the comments from students who could not share their concerns in person. OTTA United – Sustainable Development Areas (final) .pdf Download PDF • 17.16MB Before voting on the motion, students received special recognition from Councilmember Kent Lee (District 6): “I do want to take a moment to applaud the diverse young speakers for taking time out of their busy school and work schedules to help us understand why this might matter. These decisions will take many years to meaningfully change the city, and we need to plan and build for San Diego both for today, and for the generations of San Diegans to come. My fight has been and always will be to ensure that all San Diegans, now and into the future, have the opportunity to live, work, and play in San Diego.” Students were also highlighted by Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, “We are planning not for the city that we have today, or the city that we wish we had 20 years ago, but the city that we want—which is a city, as Councilmember Lee put it, where everyone has an opportunity to live here. Not just folks that live here today, but [also] the young people that are growing up here, the students who spoke so passionately today—we have to create housing opportunities for them. Those folks exist today, and they matter today, and we have to do something to ensure they will have an opportunity to live here and thrive here.” For OTTA United’s efforts, students were featured in local news coverage of the adoption of this policy. This case shows how students and youth have the power to make a difference on issues that matter. It is absolutely necessary for students to get involved with the issue of housing—because of the long-term nature of solutions—and OTTA United looks forward to continuing to engage students as decision-makers to forge a brighter future. To take action or learn more, please contact Nicole Lillie, Housing Projects Director, at nicole.lillie@ottaunited.org . Next Previous

< Back to Open Positions Advisory Services Consultant Volunteer South Bay Area and/or Remote APPLY Rolling application. Priority given to applications submitted before September 30th. ABOUT THE ROLE Consultants for Advisory Services take our knowledge, experience, and lessons as youth leaders and apply them to other youth organizations. Consultants also draw upon real business strategies to create lasting, positive change for a specific partner organization. REQUIREMENTS Prior consulting/advising/leadership experience required. Must demonstrate strong observational and analytical skills. High school student or beyond. 6-8 hours, 1-2 meetings a week. Our scheduling is highly flexible. Values cooperation, creativity, growth-mindset. Exhibits organization, diligence, and dedication. Passion for youth empowerment. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION While pursuing our mission of youth empowerment, Our Time to Act United understands the importance of fostering a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for all. As such, the actions we take align with our values as an organization and as individuals. We value meaningful impact. We always seek to genuinely support those that we serve and the people within our organization. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse group of people. These values are reflected in our hiring practices, decision-making, and programs. Our team and organization is growth-minded and development-focused. We always have room to improve! Our organization promotes honesty, communication, and integrity. These values allow for us to be a cooperative, productive, and effective team. We praise creativity and ingenuity. Nothing is more exciting than thinking outside of the box or challenging the status quo. Applications are a two-way street. We make our values as an organization clear to you in order to make sure our team is the right fit—and we hope we are! Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our organization, values, workplace environment, or the application process. APPLY

Donovan (he/him) is a Political Science and Sociology Double Major with a Minor at Economics at UC San Diego. Donovan serves as the VP External for Eleanor Roosevelt College, is a Sports Editor at the UCSD Guardian, and is the President of Pi Sigma Alpha, a National Political Science Honors organization. He joined Our Time To Act in July 2022 as API Voter Engagement Project (AVEP) Coordinator, and is interested in expanding access to voting across San Diego for the AAPI community, while working to build youth power in local politics that historically exclude youth. Donovan seeks to attend law school upon graduation from UC San Diego, where he will pursue a career in immigration law. After a career in helping immigrants like his mother acquaint themselves with the complex legal processes involved in immigration, he will seek public office to represent and serve the citizens of California. < Back Donovan Schipper API Voter Engagement Project Coordinator Donovan (he/him) is a Political Science and Sociology Double Major with a Minor at Economics at UC San Diego. Donovan serves as the VP External for Eleanor Roosevelt College, is a Sports Editor at the UCSD Guardian, and is the President of Pi Sigma Alpha, a National Political Science Honors organization. He joined Our Time To Act in July 2022 as API Voter Engagement Project (AVEP) Coordinator, and is interested in expanding access to voting across San Diego for the AAPI community, while working to build youth power in local politics that historically exclude youth. Donovan seeks to attend law school upon graduation from UC San Diego, where he will pursue a career in immigration law. After a career in helping immigrants like his mother acquaint themselves with the complex legal processes involved in immigration, he will seek public office to represent and serve the citizens of California. donovan.schipper@ourtimetoact.org