John has a background as a storyteller with screenwriting, filmmaking, and journalism. He graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from CSU, Long Beach, where he founded the student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. In 2021, John joined the Americorp Fellowships program Public Allies and served as a Communications Associate with Inclusive Action for the City. After graduating from Public Allies, he founded Artivists United, an organization that creates film/video, events, and programming that merges art and activism. John is currently set to graduate from USC in May with a Master’s in Specialized Journalism and will be continuing his studies at USC as he pursues an MFA in Screenwriting from the School of Cinematic Arts. He’s excited to contribute his storytelling skills to advancing the mission of T.R.U.S.T. South LA.