Dream Defenders is a Black woman led organization of Black, Brown and working-class youth fighting for a world where our people are free from cages and our communities have what they need to thrive.
We have chapters across the state of Florida working to defend, provide mutual aid, and build stronger, safer and more connected communities.
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Jonel
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Co-Executive Director
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Rachel Gilmer
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Co-Executive Director
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Nailah
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Co-Executive Director
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Epiphany
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Organizing Director
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Hale
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North Florida Regional Organizer
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CJ
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Broward Lead Organizer
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Diana
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Organizing Coordinator
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Cindy
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Transformative Justice Coordinator
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Jennifer
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Operations Director
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Ruby
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Director of Development
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Vivian
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Healing and Justice Center's Director of Youth Programs