Andrew Gutierrez III

Director of Youth Leadership and Advocacy | Point Source Youth

“I believe that naming and calling out systems of oppressions allows my community to better equip themselves. Providing the historical context of racism and how it connects to homelessness is critical when leading this work to solve homelessness.”

Andrew Gutierrez III identifies as a Queer Mixed Race: Mexican and Filipino American with experience as a classroom teacher, service provider, researcher, and community organizer. Graduating from the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State has fueled Andrew’s passion for organizing with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities throughout California. Working with LYRIC, Andrew coordinated a leadership institute for Queer and Trans youth in San Francisco’s Castro District. This inspired Andrew to pursue a Master’s in Education from UCLA, where he designed curriculum and taught courses in Ethnic Studies and LGBTQ Studies for K-12 teachers in Los Angeles. By working at Safe Place for Youth (SPY), Andrew developed SPY’s Host Home Program and led efforts to scale the program throughout the County of Los Angeles. Andrew has provided technical assistance to agencies across the country interested in implementing Host Home Programs. Before coming to Point Source Youth, Andrew managed the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) at Larkin Street Youth Services, focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and policy. Today, Andrew leads initiatives that empower youth to lead campaigns and mobilize community members to implement innovative solutions. Andrew is excited to join the SJPLA REI Fellowship and looks forward to collaborating with leaders in Los Angeles to end homelessness!