Jai Thompson, MFA [they, them]

Jai is the Executive Director of Youth United for Change, an abolitionist space, a safe haven for all. YUC develops young leaders in Philadelphia with a critical political, historical, and economic understanding of society, and empowers them to improve the quality of their lives and communities. Jai is a visionary leader, creative artist, and is dedicated to building beloved community, power, advancing equity, and uplifting the voices of Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People Of Color.