Ariel Jancarlo Jimenez Bustos

He/Him

Facilitator

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Born in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico but raised in East San Jose, California, Ariel Jimenez grew up with hard working parents who wanted the best for their children. Ariel accomplished his goals of graduating high school and attending college despite being faced with many barriers in his community. He graduated from San Jose State University in 2013 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology.

Ariel currently serves as a Co-Trainer and Program Manager and supports the work of the National Compadres Network as a national voice for racial equity, system change, and culture infused efforts that create transformational change. Ariel, also works in partnership with Healing Together Turtle Island where he co-facilitates the VIDA Youth Project which cultivates healing centered circles for youth in the Mission District. Ariel has over 15 years of experience facilitating and overseeing community programs across the state.