Jalisa Armstrong

Jalisa is a strong, talented and independent Black woman from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Jalisa’s parents, family and life experiences have made her who she is. She looks to her oldest sister, her mom, her grandmother and her best friend for inspiration. Jalisa is a hard worker who likes to stay to herself. If she could, she’d tell her younger self not to stress too much over things that are out of your control, and to keep exploring new experiences.

Human Justice organizing has inspired her to become more invested in her community and to get more honest about who her community is — that “making it” does not mean you have to throw others under the bus, and that if we put our minds and hearts to it, we can truly all rise together. Jalisa is open to trying new things, meeting new people and exploring new places since beginning the Human Justice journey, and is grateful for the filters and vision that bring her more awareness.