Jennifer Okosun is a dedicated and passionate advocate on social issues primarily affecting African-American communities. Born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland and an alumni of the first graduating class of Northwood High School since it’s reopening. She began advocating in 2012 around issues such as affordable housing, two-generational programming at the library, and police brutality. Jennifer is also the 2018 Community Action Agency Advocacy Institute graduate in Montgomery County, Maryland. Now, Jennifer is working as a Police Free Schools Fellow at Young People for Progress and excited to continue her advocacy work in Montgomery County, Maryland. She enjoys being creative through the arts and entertainment by painting, acting, writing, and singing. She also enjoys baking vegan cupcakes with her ten year old daughter.