Who is James Inniss
An Organizer and Advocate
James works as the Sr. Public Safety and Policy Campaigner at New York Communities for Change (www.NYCommunities.org) Which is interesting since he never heard of Organizing before 2020. Covid-19 pushed James into doing what he could to help his community through mutual aid - which led him on the path he is on now. Working at both the
State capital Albany and New York City Hall with elected officials advocating to make ALL communities in the City and State safe for all community members.
Community Leader
After Covid-19 began to slow down, James used what he learned and connected with a life long friend/mentor to create a non-profit We Rise As 1 (instagram @WeRiseAs1nyc) that focuses on mutual aid, facilitates basketball tournaments, and connects The Parkside NYCHA complex The Co-ops, and Zimmerman Playground areas of the Bronx to much needed resources. Building community is the key to Public Safety.
A Guy From The Bronx…
James is just a guy from Allerton in the Bronx, born, raised and still living in the area he grew up in. He went to the local schools takes the #2 train to work everyday and still shops at the local stores. James is an Uncle, Brother, Friend and Colleague who loves to travel, sports, staying in shape by riding his bike and a good series to binge watch.