Jeysaun Gant was born and raised in Boston. He got his start in public service during his sophomore year at the Community Academy of Science and Health as a community organizer for I Have A Future. His work centered around highlighting youth-based issues in the community and working to address them. Jeysaun led the State Campaign Youth Team, which worked on increasing the state budget for youth opportunities. In an effort to pay it forward, he also trained various youth and organizations on how to become community organizers.

Jeysaun is passionate about improving the community and he strives to be vocal about the issues impacting his fellow Bostonians. He enjoys listening to music and going to the gym in his down time. Jeysaun lives in Roxbury.