Quinton Sankofa is a change agent, activist, organizer, planner and non-profit management consultant. He was born and raised on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. A strong work ethic with a loving and supportive family helped him navigate the challenges of racism and poverty. He studied Urban and Regional Planning at Michigan State University and received an M.A in Community Development and Planning from Clark University. Determined to continue his social justice work, Quinton and his soul mate moved to Oakland in 2009. Since then the Town has become the place they call home and the birthplace of their first child. Now, with over 20 years of community-based social justice experience, Quinton brings an array of skills to his work, such as community organizing, organizational development, strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and fundraising.