Juan Martinez-Pineda

Youth of color in communities across the country are severely and disproportionately impacted by climate change. They also lack equitable access to public open spaces, foster care, and the justice system. They face serious disparities in school discipline and suffer from extreme rates of violent victimization. Elevating youth narratives, power, and vision is at the core of my work.

I work through Fresh Tracks to develop efforts that grow and strengthen leadership pathways for those who are adversely impacted. My goal is to improve these systems and build community cohesion with leaders who can reach across cultures to draw on the strength of their diversity.Fresh Tracks envisions a world where all people are advancing social and environmental justice and overcome hate and racism. Fresh Tracks provides cross-cultural community building skills, leadership training, civic engagement opportunities, and resources for innovative youth and community-led action. Our movement is grounded in the healing power of nature and culture. It is a lifelong journey.