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JJ OmelagahJJ Omelagah (they/them) is a seasoned Access Doula with over a decade of experience. JJ started as a care provider for individual loved ones in 2011. As they interfaced with Disabled communities more frequently, they started to provide access support for many different community members. Eventually, people recognized their capacity to support collective access for small and large group gatherings both in person and virtually. They have been an Access Doula for various community organizations, including Mouthwater Festival, Disability and Ecology Performance Exchange (D.E.P.E.) Lab, Sins Invalid, Dancing Freedom, East Bay Church, Movement Liberation, DJCC, Dancing While Black, Movement Research, Third Wave Fund, and Dancing Disability Lab.
In addition to their work as an Access Doula, JJ currently serves as the Program Director at Embraced Body, a Disability Justice organization where they support building collective access for the staff and for community events. They are also experienced in project management, customer service, case management, conflict resolution, and volunteer management. Additionally, JJ is a transgender vocal artist, trained Reiki practitioner, Orisha Priest, Disability Justice and LGBTQIA+ activist. When they aren’t working or singing, JJ enjoys spending quality time with their family, traveling, swimming, and spending time in nature. |