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.
Leadership Team
Zelda Mayer
Director of Development
Quentin Mables
Director of Community Outreach
Program Staff
100% of our program teams comes from the community we serve, providing economic and training opportunities.
Wisdom Council
Board of Directors
Ellie Bahrmasel
Pragati Strategy Group
Inger Burnett-Ziegler
Northwestern Medicine
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
Associate Board
Mark Beier
Midtown Athletic Clubs
Mike Kincaide
Bad Kow Events
Mel Phillips
What if Syndicate
Natalie Szeles
Glenview School District
Nicole Zenner
Zen Events Chicago
Annie Durling
Ashley La Fleur
Root 3 Growth Marketing
Makiah Scott
Shred415
Megan Taylor
Fig Media
Olivia Hodges
Olivia Leigh Photographie
Jenn McAllister
Nomad Chicago
Connor Sullivan
Braintree
Khafre Watkins
Freelance Recruiter
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