jxtheo (j-thee-o), also known as Jean (JT) Teodoro, is an environmentalist, internationalist, poet and educator. They create art to inspire proficiency in the language of revolutionary action. They were born in QC, Philippines, and raised in both QC & Unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Land (San Francisco, CA). They are a co-founder and vocalist of the hip-hop & rock band Boondock Squad. They founded Bayanihan Boxing – a sports and martial arts program with a holistic approach to the sweet science. They also founded Versus Odds – a multi-medium production company that aims to democratize art, culture and media by featuring critical voices from communities that deserve more visibility. They have worked as an instructor in Filipino language, social sciences and creative writing.

Their debut publication, a graphic poetry book titled “Paper Trail of FREEDOM,” is scheduled for its reissue and released in Spring 2025. Pre-order your copy now!