Jaime Hernández is an activist fighting for climate justice in San Diego with SD350. We spoke to him to ask him about his involvement with the organization.
How did you first get involved with SD350, and when was that? The summer of 2020 I got involved through my pastor Rev. Caleb Lines at University Christian Church in Hillcrest. We have a collaborative called the Green Chalice where we champion sustainability on campus and we saw SD350 as a good fit to expand this effort on a larger scale. What drives your activism? I can't just sit around and do nothing! Every day counts. We need to act now. Activism is in my blood whether it's environmental or social justice - or both! What do you recommend to people who want to have a larger impact through the environmental movement? What do you prioritize in your own activism? I recommend people take individual sustainability steps at home or join a group, preferably with us at SD350, where you can leverage your efforts with cool, like-minded individuals. My priorities are action and financial support. Either time or treasure are needed and I'm grateful that I can provide both. Is there anything else you would like people to know about you? By day I am a Facilities Manager at a global engineering firm, by night I occasionally volunteer as a bartender for fundraisers. I speak Spanish, some French and I'm currently learning Portuguese. My husband and I live in the Mt. Helix area and have two adopted sons. I'm a big punster also, but I don't see climate change as a laughing matter.
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