Jason Romero, Jr. is originally from Pueblo, CO with deep roots in northern New Mexico. An educator and community organizer, Jason has taught Chicano Studies and Ethnic Studies courses at the high school and college level for over a decade, created a summer Chicana/o Youth Leadership Program, and trained educators on the development and implementation of Ethnic Studies. As a young person who was involved in youth organizing through groups like MEChA, the kind of work CYC conducts has always been important to him. A father and husband, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and being involved in community organzing efforts.