Traneisia Jones is a full-time student attending Sacramento State University, where she is obtaining her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Prior to joining JBAY, Traneisia was a Youth Ambassador for the Youth Engagement Project of Stanislaus County. She enjoys meeting new people, advocating, and pursuing higher education as a first-generation college student. She hopes to someday obtain her master’s degree in social work or sociology.
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.