Sierra Nazel
Sierra Nazel is MISSSEY’s Transformation Coach, working directly with youth to support their growth, connect them to resources, and encourage them to live the lives they choose. For nearly a decade, Sierra has dedicated her career to uplifting marginalized communities through mentoring and case management, with experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy, foster care, mental health, and […]
Nilda Jenai Aldredge
Nilda Jenai Aldredge is MISSSEY’s Integrated Services Manager, where she supervises and coaches the Youth Engagement Specialists and Transformation Coaches who provide direct, survivor-centered support to youth. A proud Oakland native, Nilda brings more than a decade of experience in youth advocacy and direct service, with a deep commitment to creating safe, healing spaces for […]
Michelle Badue
Michelle Badue is MISSSEY’s Youth Engagement Specialist, where she provides case management, conducts outreach, and supports youth through advocacy, programming, and access to resources. In this role, she collaborates across departments and helps young people work toward stability, often wearing many hats to meet their needs. Before joining MISSSEY, Michelle spent more than five years […]
Jackie Anderson
Jackie Anderson (affectionately known as Ms. Jackie and Sister Jackie) is MISSSEY’s Engagement Services Manager, where she oversees the drop-in center and coordinates survivor-centered support for youth. For more than 26 years, she has dedicated her career to reaching Oakland’s most vulnerable young people. Jackie brings a wealth of experience as a wellness manager, workforce […]
Geraldine Cabrera
Geraldine Cabrera is MISSSEY’s Youth Engagement Specialist and often the first point of contact for young women and gender-expansive youth seeking support. In this role, she works directly with youth while also collaborating across departments to ensure every young person is welcomed into MISSSEY’s survivor-centered services. With a strong background in public health, youth development, […]
Evelyn Santos
Evelyn Santos is MISSSEY’s part-time Bookkeeper, where she records, organizes, and maintains the organization’s daily financial transactions. With more than a decade of administrative experience in community-centered organizations, she brings both skill and dedication to ensuring strong financial systems that support MISSSEY’s mission. A proud Bay Area native and lifelong learner, Evelyn has witnessed firsthand […]
Bex Biloba
Bex Biloba is MISSSEY’s Prevention & Training Facilitator, where she leads prevention groups for middle and high school youth. A youth educator and advocate for more than a decade, she has supported underserved young people, women, and queer and trans communities through roles spanning sexual health education and case management. Bex is deeply invested in […]
Anisah Abdullah
Anisah Abdullah is one of MISSSEY’s Youth Engagement Specialists and often serves as a first point of contact for young people entering MISSSEY’s programming. A third-generation Oakland native, she has spent more than a decade supporting Bay Area youth and takes deep pride in giving back to the communities that have held her and her […]