Allen Bustos

Allen Bustos is a poet, spoken word and hip hop artist, lyricist, social justice advocate, and educator through the veteran nonprofit Pin@y Educational Partnerships. He is also a member of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, engaging in policy advocacy work in support of culturally-responsive programs and resources for system-impacted youth. He is currently working on a hip hop album, “Living Ancestors,” which addresses healing, trauma, spirituality, social justice, and identity formation, as well as a podcast to highlight the Filipina/o/x American experience in the arts, education, and other issues surrounding health and equity.