Our Community
We are powered by community and sustained by those who dare to hope. Everything we do is collective and collaborative, working across lines of difference to build a brave space for all. We view our neighbors as experts, and leadership comes from those most affected by violence and trauma.
Our Team
Karen Clark
Director of Community Wellness
Ken Johnson
Director of Programs
Zelda Mayer
Director of Development
Laura Phillips
Born to Thrive Manager
Rita Carmona
Cultural Activism Manager
Dennis Tabb
Community Outreach Manager
Jesse Forest
Facilities Coordinator
Wisdom Council
Board of Directors
Ellie Bahrmasel
Further Faster
Venu Gupta
Mother Jones
Robbin Carroll
I Grow Chicago Founder and Co-Chair
Gwen Johnson
Englewood resident
Karampal Kaur
Sat Nam Yoga Chicago
Evan Lyon
Heartland Alliance Health
Lara Moynihan
Nomad Chicago, I Grow Chicago Co-Chair
Chris Ruder
Spikeball
Help Love live in public
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