To engage, educate, organize and mobilize black, brown and other historically marginalized people to build power for themselves and their communities.

Volma Volcy is a fervent community leader with over 15 years experience working in community, labor and the non-profit world. As a non-profit executive, he has a goal of building and training 50,000 community leaders from disadvantaged communities to step into the ring of democracy and into their leadership.

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Justine was introduced to the labor movement at an early age, which instilled a deep respect for working people and a strong commitment to worker advocacy. With more than 15 years of experience in administrative roles supporting union members, labor organizations, and collective bargaining efforts, she has built a career dedicated to service, organizational excellence, and collaborative leadership.

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Throughout Justine's professional journey, she has worked to support workers, strengthen labor initiatives, and help organizations operate efficiently and effectively. She is passionate about helping others and committed to advancing workers’ rights, promoting fair workplace practices, and supporting the success of labor organizations. She takes pride in contributing to efforts that empower working families, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations.

Justine began her journey in community work when she began organizing on her college campus at San Francisco State University in 2021. She worked on the campaign, "Keep Covid Off-Campus" during the rollout of return-to-work orders in the early COVID-19 pandemic. From there, she began an internship with the California Faculty Association and a student ambassador position for the new "Climate HQ" at SF State. 

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Justine has been building her experience in Public Relations while volunteering with local organizations and coalitions in her free time. While early on in her career, she has found a deep sense of purpose in community work and creating media that informs people, empowering them to make important decisions.