Exploring Identity and Advocacy

What does Leija's name mean in Finnish?

• Wind

• Kite

• Bird

• Tree

Which two subjects did Leija study in college?

• Chemistry and Environmental Science

• Biology and Environmental Studies

• Physics and Environmental Engineering

• Biology and Chemistry

What type of work does Leija do in their current job?

• Environmental education

• Environmental consulting

• Environmental law

• Environmental journalism

Which ultimate team was Leija a part of from 2021-2024?

• Boston Brute Squad

• New York Empire

• San Francisco Fury

• Seattle Riot

What organization did Leija first visit Palestine with in 2017?

• Ultimate Peace

• Peace Corps

• Ultimate Palestine Partnership

• International Red Cross

What is one of the skills Leija mentions having?

• Public speaking

• Research skills

• Programming

• Financial analysis

What type of organizing does Leija feel more energized by?

• Institutional level efforts

• Grassroots organizing and mobilizing

• Corporate partnerships

• Government lobbying

What does Leija appreciate to help them remember tasks?

• Verbal reminders

• Written reminders

• Phone calls

• Visual cues

What type of advocacy is Leija happy to discuss?

• Advocacy from a white Jewish perspective

• Advocacy from a corporate perspective

• Advocacy from a governmental perspective

• Advocacy from a non-profit perspective

What is one of the activities Leija engaged in during middle school?

• Playing soccer

• Playing ultimate

• Playing basketball

• Playing tennis