Trestin George, aka TG

Trestin George, aka TG, is an Oakland native, is a graduate from Saint Mary’s College high school and San Jose State university. Out of High School Trestin was named an All-American in football and received a college scholarship to play football for San Jose State. Trestin would go on to play in the NFL, CFL, AFL professional football leagues, where he would live out his childhood dream.

Upon retirement from football, Trestin started a non profit organization called “We Lead Ours”, where he would create programming centered around mentorship that provides children with enrichment programs that use hands-on learning experiences to nurture life skills that focus on; career exploration, civic leadership, college preparation, and health and wellness.

Trestin serves as a member of the custodial and building maintenance crew here at Kehilla. Trestin has been at Kehilla for 1 year and says his experience working here is “Spiritual”. Trestin looks forward to learning Jewish culture and meeting new people as he continues to serve here at Kehilla.