About Us
Who
The Indigenous Justice Coalition is a youth-driven organization based in the Bay Area advocating for social justice, protecting the environment, and preserving cultural heritage through education across communities. Founded in 2023, our mission is to amplify Indigenous voices and address systemic inequities facing Indigenous communities. Through targeted initiatives such as political advocacy, leading environmental projects, and providing educational programs, we strive to empower Indigenous leaders and address service gaps.
Chief Director of Legislative Affairs and Outreach Leo Billante Speaking to Stanford Professor Tadashi Fukami
Cultural Bearer of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Joey Torres Explaining the History of the Muwekma Ohlone People
Why
California faces a long-overlooked injustice: the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, native to the Bay Area, was falsely declared “extinct” in 1925 by anthropologist Alfred Kroeber. This erasure was cemented by Superintendent Lafayette Dorrington, who illegally removed 135 tribes—including the Muwekma—from federal recognition rolls. Today, gentrification threatens to displace tribal members from their ancestral lands. Inspired by Niemöller’s poem “First They Came,” we believe that when one community is marginalized, everyone’s rights are at risk. By equipping students to lead advocacy efforts, we support both youth leadership and long-standing movements for social justice.
Our Team
Aaron He
Founder / President
Caleb Wang
Vice President
Ayush Iyengar
Vice President
Leo Billante
Chief Legislative & Outreach Officer
Lucas Orsulak
Chief Finance Officer
Tina Jin
Director of Outreach
Aiden Tracey
Director of Finance
Shaunik Musukula
Director of Media
Sid Arutla
Director of Media
Aarav Iyer
Director of Legislative Affairs
Sudhanva Belur
Director of Legislative Affairs
Sarika Satish
Director of Outreach
