Staff

Jasmine Leek

Founder & Managing Director

Jasmine Leek is an interdisciplinary community designer from Stockton, CA. With ten years of professional experience in various leadership roles spanning multiple sectors, Jasmine has a bold entrepreneurial spirit that drives her to invest time supporting community and economic development activities in Stockton. Jasmine’s previous roles in the public, private, and philanthropic sector have prepared her to serve as Founder and Managing Director of Third City Coalition since 2016. Over the last five years, Jasmine has collaborated with public agencies, nonprofits, and business leaders to build hundreds of strategic relationships and bring large-scale investment to the region. Nearly $65 million in funds have been directed to Stockton’s local economy for climate equity projects through her administrative support of the Rise Stockton coalition. With more than 20 community partners, Rise Stockton is an independent group of community-based organizations advancing sustainable, equitable development in the region. Jasmine is inspired by the amazing individuals and changemakers she comes across in her daily work. Jasmine is moved by the teachings of Black feminist scholar Dr. Angela Davis—believing fully that radical transformation is possible when we act as though it will be, and we do it all the time.

Mia Weitz

community engagement COORDINATOR
CLIMATE COORDINATION FELLOW, 2021

Mia Weitz is a graphic artist and communications specialist from Stockton, CA. Mia started her career with Third City Coalition as an intern in 2019. In her tenure, Mia has been involved in work with Stockton Urban Revitalization Fellowship (SURF), Rise Stockton, and Stockton's Transformative Climate Communities Grant, Stockton Rising. Mia graduated with a Double Major in Studio Art and Community Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2020. Through this work, she is interested in critically assessing strategies for achieving social change in Stockton.

Steve Hunter

Program Coordinator, Stockton Mobility Collective
Climate Resilience Fellow, 2021

Steve Hunter is a project management specialist and urban sustainability enthusiast from Huntington Beach, CA. Steve joined Third City Coalition in 2021 as an AmeriCorps member working to support climate resilience projects in Stockton. Now, working as Program Coordinator for Stockton Mobility Collective, he's helping to facilitate meaningful change for frontline communities bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Steve is a proud double term AmeriCorps graduate having served in both Portland, OR and in Stockton, CA.

Leo Castillo

Director of sustainability

Alejandro Cruz

Engagement Coordinator, Rise Stockton
CLIMATE SERVICE FELLOW, 2021

Alejandro Cruz is an environmental educator and community organizer from Stockton, CA. Alejandro is a graduate from University of Oregon, where he completed a BS in Globalization, Environment, and Policy. Alejandro has held multiple roles in the field of environmental education: serving as an Interpretation Intern for the Grand Teton Association, as an Interpretive Ranger for the National Park Service at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, and as Environmental Educator with Community Nature Connection in Calabasas, CA. He joined Third City Coalition as Rise Stockton Engagement Coordinator in 2021 after completing a seven month Americorps service term hosted by Stockton Service Corps and Third City Coalition.

Dustin Brakebill

Civic Engagement Fellow, Building Blocks Fellowship

Dustin Brakebill is a community organizer from Stockton, CA. Dustin is a recent graduate of San Joaquin Delta College and has transferred to the University of Pacific where he will get his B.A. in Political Science. Dustin’s previous roles as Office Manager for the Susan Talamantes Eggman State Senate Campaign and Senator of College + Community Relations for the Associated Students of Delta College (ASDC) have prepared him to support the Stockton community as the Civic Engagement Fellow for Third City Coalition. As ASDC Senator, Dustin planned two Town Halls, one focusing on the topics of Voter Education and Behavioral Health. Dustin also co-led an award-winning voter registration drive getting 705 students registered to vote. Dustin is motivated by his passion to help give back to the community of Stockton who has changed his life, and his desire to support the development of future community leaders.