Elijah Peters is a rising senior at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for the Health Careers, a college preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and health-related professions.
Elijah learned about the importance of a local food system at the Oasis on Ballou farm where he planted garlic and spinach. Elijah has been a youth advocate with the BOLD Teen for three years. BOLD. stands for Breath of Life Dorchester and is a youth-led organization focused on health, environmental and social justice and it works to address health and safety concerns of our community through youth advocacy and policy change. He is active with both the Codman Square Farmers Market and Dorchester Winter Farmers Market working to bring healthy food options to the community. He is great with engaging youth in the community and educating them on food justice and youth empowerment. During the summer months he helps coordinate Friday movie nights at Dr. Loesch Family Park and to distribute free meals to youth through the Summer Eats program.
Elijah is a wise and mature young leader that care about helping others.
He has 5 siblings and is a great big brother. He also enjoys playing sports and video games.
Codman Square Neighborhood Council 