George Galvis

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Board member at Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY)

Oakland, California, United States

Overview

George Galvis is the Founder and Executive Director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), leveraging his personal experiences to advocate for youth impacted by the criminal justice system since 1993. A graduate of UC Berkeley, he is a recognized activist, speaker, and policy advocate. People describe him as dedicated, passionate, and collaborative.

Drawing from his Indigenous roots, he is deeply committed to social justice, focusing on community organizing, cultural healing, and empowering marginalized voices. He actively engages in policy debates and supports various social movements, as seen in his public commentary and advocacy work on behalf of at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals.

He is a co-founder of "All of Us or None, " a national initiative fighting for the rights of formerly and currently incarcerated people.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Restorative Youth Justice
As the founder of CURYJ, his life's work is dedicated to ending youth incarceration and creating community-based solutions for young people impacted by the justice system.
Criminal Justice Reform
He co-founded All of Us or None, helped create the "Ban the Box" campaign, and co-authored California's Proposition 57 to advocate for the rights of incarcerated people.
Indigenous Rights
He often connects his work to his Indigenous roots and publicly advocates for Indigenous solidarity and healing, frequently referencing unceded Ohlone territory in his posts.

Media Appearances

George Galvis, founder of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ). Featured in Facebook (New Profit Inc)

See Now

Work History

7-2012 - 7-2017
Board member at Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY)
1-2011
Executive Director at Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ)
4-2010 - 5-2011
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at EDC Tribal Youth T/TA Center
1-2009 - 1-2012
Trainer at White Bison Wellbriety Institute
6-2006 - 1-2009
Collaborative Director at Youth Together

Education

2001 - 2003
MCP abt from University of California, Berkeley
1996 - 1998
BA from University of California, Berkeley

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 22 Location : Oakland, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Board member at Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY)
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.