Jesse Herrera is the Founder & Executive Director of CoAct, where he uses design methodologies to develop responses to today's most pressing social challenges.With a depth of knowledge spanning the design-build industry, Jesse identified the profession's limited ability to directly foster social impact. Solutions would often center around creating new, shiny, ideas that were far separated from the challenge they aimed to address and the individuals most effected. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he spent his teenage years as a gang member. After a near death experience and a blessing of circumstances, he left the life behind and pursued his education, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. As a former gang member, he understands the impact of social isolation and the value of understanding the “why”.Reflecting on life experiences and the insights gained through practice, Jesse utilizes design as an instrumental force to better understand the underlining causes of today’s social challenges and create lasting impact.
Listed skills include Construction Management, Leadership, Architectural Design, Community Outreach, and 47 others.