going on to jusef nathan. andra lamar gadson. >> i'm on line. >> okay, go right ahead. >> good morning. my name is andra gadson. i spoke last week about wanting to be appointed to reentry council. i think this will be a great opportunity for me to get a chance to not only share the things i experienced in my life , but to continue to be a part of something that will show those reentering back into the population how to make a smooth transition in their life. my myself, i served 32 years in prison. i have been working in san francisco since my release from prison. as a part of (inaudible) i'm a program manager with our new messenger program where i work with juveniles reentering back into society. i work at home in the community or long-term offenders. this is something that i hold to my heart. always something i want to be a part of. also for the last year supervisor (inaudible) where i hired a lot of people from the reentry population. given the opportunity to sit down with those who have been doing this long

first jusef nathan, i've known him for many many years, the work with calle24. jusef is solid individual. he has firsthand experience and all the while he's committed to helping others and ability to provide a voice to those who get left out. willingness to serve the city of san francisco. second issac gray, really excited to see his name on this list. he's dedicate today working with young people. and lastly, joanna hernandez, i've known for 20 years and had the honor of calling her my colleague and comes with a wealth of experience with five keys, latino task force and as a formerly incarcerated latino and loved one, he knows firsthand the direct impact the impact has on families. so i'm encouraged to nominate her. she is a tireless candidate and will work to make changes in the justice system to support our community as they reenter our city of san francisco. thank you for your time. i'm really excited to see the number of candidates in the position. >> clerk: thank you for your testimony. next speaker please. >> speaker: good morning i'm katia, i'm the member

first jusef nathan, i've known him for many many years, the work with calle24. dividual. he has firsthand experience and all the while he's committed to helping others and ability to provide a voice to those who get left out. willingness to serve the city of san francisco. second issac gray, really excited to see his name on this list. he's dedicate today working with young people. and lastly, joanna hernandez, i've known for 20 years and had the honor of calling her my colleague and comes with a wealth of experience with five keys, latino task force and as a formerly incarcerated latino and loved one, he knows firsthand the direct impact the impact has on families. so i'm encouraged to nominate her. she is a tireless candidate and will work to make changes in the justice system to support our community as they reenter our city of san francisco. thank you for your time. i'm really excited to see the number of candidates in the position. >> clerk: thank you for your testimony. next speaker please. >> speaker: good morning i'm katia, i'm the member of latino task f

good morning. >> hello i'm jusef nathan and i'm applying for seat 1 and 4 of the reenter council. i was released in august of 2020. since my release, i have dedicated my time and support and my time since my release i've dedicated my time to support the community and work onseting a strong foundation for my life. i've been working at five keys for the past two years where i have been able to support people struggling with homelessness and other issues. i use my time to provide friendly ear, and give advise and guidance when appropriate. also working responding to covid concern those most affected by the pandemic have resourced needed to in order to recover with dignity. i have also volunteered to support young people who are working on a path that may lead them to system. >> take your time. >> young people who are working, help support young people who are walking on a path na may lead them to systemic involvement. i'm also in the process of setting my consulting agency. to support community agencies to create environment that not only fofters a supportive environment for people i