Masaki Mendoza serves as the Director of Housing Justice at Our Time To Act, leading efforts to eliminate exclusionary zoning in San Diego, while also advocating for improved housing policies and organizing youth involvement in city development discussions. Simultaneously, Masaki holds the position of Triton Transit Driver at UC San Diego, facilitating mobility for students with disabilities, and previously served as an Undergraduate Instructional Assistant for urban planning courses. Currently pursuing dual Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Urban Studies and Planning, and Mathematics-Economics at UC San Diego, Masaki has a strong educational foundation complemented by experience in policy research and coalition-building.