Race and Safety

Linda and I have an open conversation centered on the intersection between race and personal safety.

Linda Leu (she/her/anything respectful) is the Executive Director at IMPACT Bay Area, a non-profit offering violence prevention programs including full-force self-defense. Linda is passionate about supporting others in finding and using their voices and embodying their power. Prior to IMPACT, Linda used her voice as a legislative and policy advocate and organizer. She has also loved working to directly help individuals recover from trauma, teaching trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga to youth and adults in the juvenile justice system and other institutions. At IMPACT, she's excited to be able to combine her love for non-profit leadership, people empowering themselves, and addressing trauma. Linda is proud to have facilitated collaborations that created IMPACT trainings for Women of Color, AAPIs and Interrupting Oppression. Linda serves on the board of directors of Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project, which empowers young people and advances food sovereignty and education.

Link to the IMPACT website: www.impactbayarea.org