Joa Douglas

Joa Douglas is a half Korean, half Irish queer individual known for their work as a community organizer, prison abolitionist, and social entrepreneur.

They are passionate about creating self-sustaining projects, developing mission-driven partnerships, and assisting individuals, organizations, and businesses in achieving greater levels of social impact and financial growth.

Joa has a deep commitment to issues such as transformative justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive justice, poverty and homelessness, harm reduction, youth and mental health.

Their preferred methods involve empowerment through education, direct resources, creativity, storytelling, and entrepreneurship.

With ten years of experience in leadership, project management, copywriting, proposal writing, and design, Joa is a detail-oriented individual who excels at turning creative visions into reality.

They are skilled in advocacy work, directing campaigns, policy analysis, lobbying, leading workshops, and public speaking.

Joa's expertise includes a typing speed of 100 WPM and proficiency in various software and tools like Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Canva, Divi, Slack, Asana, Airtable, Zoom, and general computer skills.

They are most energized when assisting individuals in project brainstorming, reviewing proposals, facilitating educational workshops, inspiring youth groups, or engaging in D&D activities.

Joa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Affairs from Florida State University and an Associate of Science in Political Science from Santa Fe College.

They have held various roles in prominent organizations such as Contracts and Grants Manager at Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Grant Writer and Social Enterprise Consultant at Funding For Social Change, and Deputy Director at The Outreach Team.

Other notable positions include Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Adjunct Instructor at Florida State University and Municipal Code Editor at Municode.

Joa has also been involved in founding ventures like Oldfields Gallery and Art Value Solutions, as well as serving as Co-Director at Global Peace Exchange and Nepal Project Director at Global Peace Exchange.