Our Team
Lexis Figuereo
Executive Director
Lexis became involved in the school-to-prison pipeline as a child & was sent to a juvenile detention facility when he was 11 years old. He has worked very hard to change his life from the years of abuse he endured in the criminal justice system. His call to action was following the death of George Floyd, which inspired him to start to call for justice in Saratoga Springs. Since then he has become one of the most outspoken activists in the Capital Region.
Chandler Hickenbottom
Youth Outreach
Chandler is the founder of Saratoga Youth Safe Space, our mentorship/affinity group for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. As a lifetime resident of Saratoga Springs, she is a fierce advocate for the investment in marginalized youth in our community.
Samira Sangare
Director of Operations
Samira is an organizer and an artist. She has a BA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, & following graduation began to organize numerous events including direct actions and community engagements, poetry slams, educational workshops, and youth activities.
Alexus Brown
Director of Communications
Alexus started organizing in Saratoga Springs while in high school. In 2021 she established the Saratoga Free Fridge, a mutual aid program that provides accessible free food and other necessities to the community 24/7. She crafts compelling narratives and messaging to drive our organizations success.
Tiemogo Sangare
Program Assistant
Tiemogo, aka TJ, is a recent graduate of St. Michael’s College where he double-majored in Sociology and Psychology, with a minor in Peace and Justice. He assists in facilitating our events and compiles research for various issues we are addressing.
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