Satia Austin has spent her life using her personal and professional experiences to create opportunities that address the needs and betterment of young people in which she has dedicated a significant amount of her time to the NAACP to facilitate that space. 

In her many roles within the NAACP and other community organizations, she proudly uses her positions to eliminate the inequalities that exist for African Americans and other minorities confined in low-performing schools and the criminal justice system. 

While much of her focus is on youth empowerment, Satia believes to be a community advocate for equity and democracy for all.

Her positions include Operation Hope North County, Board Member; MiraCosta College Service-Learning, Community Partner; California NAACP Youth & College Division, State Advisor; National Youth Works NAACP Region I Adult Representative; Oceanside Promise, Board Member; Racial Justice Committee, Member; and Alliance for Regional Solutions, Steering Committee.