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OUR TEAM

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Founder & CEO

Jakeel R. Harris is an educator, speaker, community organizer, author, and spoken-word poet that tackles topics of social justice, leadership, and self-awareness. He is a higher education professional with 10 years of experience working within different student services departments and support programs. Jakeel's areas of concentration in higher education include providing equity-based programming, promoting leadership development, and placing a heavy emphasis on co-curricular involvement. He specializes in embedding student engagement approaches in his practice to increase student involvement and student success.

 

Jakeel holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Student Development in Higher Education from California State University, Long Beach, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Humboldt State University. His activism includes a strong focus on promoting and encouraging pro-Blackness, engaging in community restoration, and providing equitable resources to disadvantaged communities.

Project SPEAKS Inc. is committed to employing a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who embody the values and purpose of the organization. The members of Project SPEAKS have made the commitment to dedicate themselves to the progression of their communities and support those in their growth and development. 

Join Our Team!

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Interested in being a part of the SPEAKS staff? 

Positions Available: 

  • Activities Staff

  • Project SPEAKS Intern

For position information contact: wearespeaks@gmail.com

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