Justin Woods

Justin was raised in Colorado and completed his undergraduate degree at George Washington University where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, he served as a TEFL Instructor in Peace Corps Rwanda for two years, before extending his service to support HIV prevention and LGBTI equity work at a Rwandan health equity organization. Since Peace Corps service, Justin has continued to fight the HIV epidemic domestically, specifically working to address racial health disparities. At the University of Michigan, Justin is pursuing a dual Master of Business Administration degree with the long-term goal of starting a social enterprise. In his global placement, Justin hopes to continue developing anti-oppressive practices, increasing access to healing justice resources, and combating anti-blackness.