nae vallejo

nae vallejo (pronouns: they/he) is a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, autistic, HOH service dog guardian. They are an experienced educator with a demonstrated history in youth and family advocacy, queer pedagogy, social advocacy, community engagement, LGBTQ+ health and wellness, social-emotional skills, behavior analysis and disability justice. He is dedicated to anti-oppression work, body, land and labor liberation, and thinking of ways to support themselves and their communities. Their lived experience, passions and professional expertise intersect deeply in community need assessment projects through the lens of community based participatory research and cross organizational collaboration. He utilizes his life’s experience, storytelling and survivor leadership to illuminate the needs and wisdom of communities. Paving paths of authenticity, accountability, openness, and vulnerability are the foci of nae’s service to the community. nae is a community connector, storyteller and a certified Title III ADA Coordinator.