Justin Blakely is a civic leader and policy strategist with 15+ years of public service and advocacy experience. A trusted advisor across Los Angeles County, Justin has held leadership roles on 5+ civic and nonprofit boards, and brings deep expertise in policy advocacy, government relations, and community impact.

As a Founding Advisory Committee Member for Tea for Streets, Justin strengthens the company’s Government & Sponsor Cornerstone, ensuring that pilots align with city and county priorities while navigating complex union and contractor considerations. His extensive network across LA County provides access to policymakers, commissioners, and civic influencers critical to scaling.

Justin’s career spans early education advocacy, workforce development, and public policy, and he currently serves as Public Policy Manager at Crystal Stairs, Inc. and as Chair/Vice Chair of the LA County Policy Roundtable for Child Care & Development Commission. His proven ability to bridge nonprofit, government, and community groups makes him a key force in positioning Tea for Streets as the trusted civic-tech partner for local and regional governments.