Guillermo Mayer

social justice advocate | president & ceo @publicadvocates | world cup fanatic. all views are my own.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

I just signed to tell the Trump administration: Withdraw the proposed Disparate Impact rule & enforce the Fair Housing Act.

Join me & @aforhj in telling HUD to do their job! https://t.co/8M4MbEcSTj

[Public Advocates Inc @publicadvocates]

Read our full message: https://t.co/QYrZ1ZZq3h.

[Public Advocates Inc @publicadvocates]

Join us! We are seeking advocates to apply for project funding with us through the Equal Justice Works and/or Skadden post-graduate fellowship programs.

Applications are welcome immediately and due no later than Friday, June 28th. Learn more at: https://t.co/Kaz0Gaw0gv

[CA Student Aid Commission @castudentaid]

🚨NEWS ALERT: Dr. Daisy Gonzales (@daisygonzales) has been selected to lead the California Student Aid Commission as its next Executive Director!

Press Release: https://t.co/jgS5WCgs3h

[Public Advocates Inc @publicadvocates]

Statement: Public Advocates Urges CA College Leaders to Protect Rights of Students, Engage in Dialogue

Read our full statement at: https://t.co/gMdONUG3uf

[The RP Group @TheRPGroup]

Join our community partner, @publicadvocates, TOMORROW, Friday, 1/19, 12:30–2 pm for their "Support Black & Latinx Student Success with State Dollars" webinar! Speakers will include Dr. Darla Cooper, Executive Director of @TheRPGroup.
RSVP NOW! https://t.co/yqtfW72nEy

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures At 50 I don’t take myself too seriously anymore. I try to build honest & authentic relationships with people in my work. None of us have all the answers but together we can make real progress. Taking time to disconnect from work is essential. Empathy fatigue is real #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrPamLuster @publicadvocates @CollegeFutures @DrLukeWood @sacstate @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil @equityavengers This was fun. As Public Enemy says, “Power to the people, no delay.” Thank you @equityavengers @DrPamLuster @Dr.Tammeil @Iamkeithcurry for the opportunity to join this #EquityChat to discuss critical #highered work in #CA

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures A debt free #highered system that welcomes & supports all students, designed to advance their academic, career & personal dreams & prepare them to lead in a truly multicultural multiracial democracy. Inter-generational activism gives me hope for this future. #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures I listen to my colleagues, who partner directly with student-led groups, and to trusted partners like @CollegeOpp @EdTrustWest @TICAS_org @CalCompetes @SMAC @A2MEND2006 @Umoja_edu. We are part of an ecosystem with admin, faculty, policy makers, researchers & advocates #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (4/4) Finally, we are working for a constitutional right to a quality education that prepares all students from cradle to career & and a #highered system that is not based on antiquated assumptions of who can & should attend college. #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (3/4) In #highed many barriers also remain. That’s why we are enforcing equitable placement in transfer-level, college courses for community college students, ensuring students are no longer subject to arbitrary placement tests & advocating for greater affordability.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (2/4) Our K12 work addresses this by advocating for adequately & equitably funded public schools, fully credentialed & diverse teachers, high quality curriculum & instructional materials, modern facilities in good repair, robust student supports & authentic community engagement.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (1/4) We’ve turned to race-conscious programs in #highered largely b/c our K12 system provides unequal opportunities to BIPOC students, resulting in deep racial disparities. The loss of affirmative action forces us to continue confronting the root causes of those disparities.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrTammeil @castudentaid @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry (3/3) @castudentaid is doing fantastic work to address food insecurity by looking to expand access for college students to programs like CalFresh. CA is leading the nation on this. #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrTammeil @castudentaid @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry (2/3) We need to think about affordability beyond the financial aid check. For ex: most college students are renters. College would be more affordable if cities adopted pro-tenant policies like rent control. A rent controlled apartment saves a student thousands $$$.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrTammeil @castudentaid @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry (1/3) By working to simplify and expand the #CalGrant program & advocating for solutions addressing the total cost of attendance, such as housing, food, transportation & other basic needs.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrPamLuster @publicadvocates @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (2/2) Our work on affordable student housing & equitable placement & completion (AB 705/1705) comes from hearing directly from students & their concerns. #EquityChat

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@DrPamLuster @publicadvocates @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures (1/2) Our model @publicadvocates is to work w/impacted communities to elevate their voice & shape public policy. In #highered that means partnering with w/BIPOC college students, student-led orgs & student leaders like @SMAC to understand barriers & needs.

[Guillermo Mayer @memomayer]

@Iamkeithcurry @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures (2/2) Back then as students we didn’t have access to attorneys to help us advocate for our needs & make sure our voices were heard. I now get to do that @publicadvocates. #EquityChat