Hello loves.
Coming from a family where 12 of her 13 brothers were incarcerated, Jamira Burley’s advocacy is very personal. As the first of 16 children to graduate from high school and pursue higher education, she is a Temple University graduate.
Having worked for over six years in a Philadelphia school district as a Youth Development Coordinator, Jamira was recruited the city’s mayor to lead The City of Philadelphia Youth Commission; where she represented the interests of over 600,000 Philadelphia youths and worked to ensure youth voices were represented at every level of decision making.
Jamira has also managed the Gun Violence and Criminal Justice portfolios at Amnesty International USA; one of the first, and largest, human rights organizations in the world.
During the first few years of knowing Jamira, I found myself inspired by her before I even learned the depths of her journey and everything she has been through. It’s my hope that she inspires you as well.
This podcast is just one of the many ways that we get to spend time together. Be sure you’re following me on Instagram @NitikaChopra so you can be the first to know about my upcoming events, programs and get your daily dose of self-love throughout each and every day. I can’t wait to see you over on the ‘Gram!
