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Volunteer and donate to help us keep growing. Together we can build and exercising youth power for a better future! Youth own the future. We're shaping it now. 1 - 3 HOURS Join an Event Show up and meet the community at our upcoming events. VIEW EVENTS CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE Volunteer Make a hands-on difference and gain valuable experience by volunteering with us. INTEREST FORM 3 MINUTES Donate Support our mission and help us continue our advocacy work by making a donation. MAKE A DONATION 3 MINUTES Become a Member Enjoy exclusive benefits and contribute to lasting change by becoming a reoccurring donor. JOIN AS A MEMBER 4 SECONDS Subscribe to Our Newsletter Receive monthly emails for the latest updates and opportunities SUBSCRIBE 10 MINUTES Learn about Our Current Campaign Check out our webpage for our current campaign to eliminate exclusionary zoning and segregation in San Diego read more BE THE CHANGE Join Our Team Our Time To Act is a passionate team comprised of youth leaders, youth allies, and partners who enable us to further build power in our communities. We offer volunteer opportunities across various disciplines including community organizing, outreach, internal development, and more. OPEN POSITIONS ABOUT US Be the Change Follow our Socials @our time to act @ottaunited @our time to act

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

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

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2nd Annual Winter Gala: Dawn In The Mountains Our Time To Act proudly presents our 2nd annual gala on January 13th! Join us for our midday celebration of our collective accomplishments. There’ll be delicious food, featured speakers, and project showcases. We can’t wait to see you there. TICKET PRICES BUY TICKETS DATE Saturday, January 13th, 2024 TIME 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT LOCATION The Great Hall at UCSD (9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093) ADMISSION PRICES $100 $25 $250 INFO Co-hosts have the option for a full table for $600. Along with all co-host benefits, you will receive 7 extra tickets for you to bring 7 guests to our gala! (full table typically costs $800) BUY TICKETS price SPONSOR THE EVENT By sponsoring us, you’ll be a large part of our Gala. Even after, you’ll play an active role in supporting Our Time To Act by funding our future events and projects. BECOME A SPONSOR VIEW SPONSOR PACKET CO-HOSTS Martin Campos Judy Ki Kevin Shin Abbey Reuter Tama Becker-Varano Indroneal Banerjee Josh Kavanagh YMCA of San Diego County Leif Gensert SPONSORS San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium San Diego Youth Marina Tostado & Oliver Lin QUOTES FROM OUR BOARD “The gala in three words: inspiring, impressive, and community—there were so many great people we were able to connect with.” “If anyone has the ability to support, empower, or champion youth and have the passion for it, this is for them – it’s so meaningful to invest in the next generation” “I’m grateful to be a part of something bigger than myself, to be involved in youth empowerment and see the impact in communities” Anna Pierce Oliver Lin Gabrielle Darisme A Glimpse into Last Year's Gala 2022's Winter Gala: A Sky Full of Stars celebrated our accomplishments, which could not have been possible without our community. After all, it's only when together that we shine brightly, dazzling the dark night with shimmering stars. View our collection of photos, videos, and blog below. READ MORE

Ria Maheshwari is a high school senior. Before becoming the Vice President of Our Time To Act, she served as the Outreach Specialist and within the Department of External Operations. As an aspiring lawyer, Ria combines her ambitions of argumentation and social justice as the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Captain and Board Member for the Speech and Debate Club at her high school and by being part of several community service clubs, such as the National Honor Society. Sports being a key passion of her life, you can always find Ria being active. For example, she travels across the United States to play competitive volleyball with her teammates at Mountain View Volleyball Club. < Back Ria Maheshwari Vice President Ria Maheshwari is a high school senior. Before becoming the Vice President of Our Time To Act, she served as the Outreach Specialist and within the Department of External Operations. As an aspiring lawyer, Ria combines her ambitions of argumentation and social justice as the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Captain and Board Member for the Speech and Debate Club at her high school and by being part of several community service clubs, such as the National Honor Society. Sports being a key passion of her life, you can always find Ria being active. For example, she travels across the United States to play competitive volleyball with her teammates at Mountain View Volleyball Club. ria.maheshwari@ourtimetoact.org

< Back to Open Positions Marketing & Media Specialist Paid San Diego APPLY Rolling application. Priority given to applications submitted before March 31st, 2022. ABOUT THE ROLE The Marketing & Media Specialist will assist the Outreach Team in developing OTTA United’s outreach and marketing campaigns, specifically in developing promotional material and digital assets. The ideal candidate is familiar with social media and corresponding trends; provides an exciting and creative approach to promoting OTTA United’s work; and has relevant experience in media and content creation (e.g. video, photography, digital media, etc.) REQUIREMENTS Position Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Outreach and Graphic Designer & Marketing Strategist to curate marketing and outreach campaigns. Create visual content for various social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Modality of content may vary across multiple disciplines (e.g. photo-editing, videography, video editing, audio editing, graphic design, etc.) Research ongoing trends in social media (e.g. trending content, keywords, hashtags, etc.) to develop relevant content. Assist in creating and managing content for the website. Attend staff meetings. Additional duties as assigned. Experience & Education: Current high school or undergraduate students preferred. Although not required, experience in the following is preferred: Photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom) Video editing software (e.g. iMovie, Adobe Premiere) Social media content creation Trend and data analysis Hourly Commitment: Average 8-12 Hours/Week Compensation $17.30 per hour ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION As a 501(c)(3) youth empowerment nonprofit, OTTA United is dedicated to building youth power (aged 15-24) in areas predominantly occupied by adults to benefit the community as a whole. OTTA United values authenticity and passion. We play the role of coalition builders and mentors within our communities, sharing knowledge, resources, credit, and impact. And as a justice-oriented, impact-driven, and people-centered organization, our perspective grounds us with who we serve and the work we do while advancing our mission. APPLY

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THE LIBERATED PEEP Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Search Aathmika Radhachandran Jan 1 3 min Aathmika: Your Guide to Changing Your Community In a constantly changing world, it's important to fight for what you believe in. Our Time to Act United's (OTTA United) Board of... 39 0 comments 0 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Michael Nguyen Dec 4, 2023 2 min Michael Nguyen: Chess at OTTA I was first introduced to chess in the eighth grade. I joined my school's chess club, which was ran by my math teacher, Mr. S. He taught... 30 0 comments 0 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Benjamin Wang Dec 3, 2022 2 min Our First Annual Winter Gala... And You're Invited! It has been a busy year for Our Time to Act United (OTTA United). From advocating for equitable representation during the redistricting... 96 0 comments 0 9 likes. Post not marked as liked 9 ARTICLES