
Raj Jayadev
Community Organizer | Empowering Marginalized Voices

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Raj Jayadev is the co-founder and coordinator of Silicon Valley De-Bug, a community organizing, media, and advocacy group based in San Jose, California. Through De-Bug, Raj mobilizes underserved communities to drive policy changes and challenge systemic inequities.
His grassroots approach combines on-the-ground organizing with digital media, amplifying stories that are often overlooked. Raj's keynotes inspire audiences to reimagine the role of community in driving social impact, while providing practical frameworks for building inclusive movements.
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Community-powered criminal justice reform
Community organizer Raj Jayadev wants to transform the US court system through "participatory defense" -- a growing movement that empowers families and community members to impact their loved ones' court cases. He shares the remarkable results of their work -- including more than 4,000 years of "time saved" from incarceration -- and shows how this new model could shift the landscape of power in the courts.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxBinghamtonUniversity 2018 | 2018 | 🇺🇸Binghamton, United States |
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