Context
Grassroots, community-led initiatives focused on food access, mutual aid, and skill-sharing across Chicago.

Challenge
Operate with limited resources while building sustainable systems for outreach, coordination, and impact.

Approach
I served as a lead organizer and strategist, helping shape how these networks communicated, collaborated, and grew. This included coalition-building, messaging clarity, and identifying low-lift ways to engage and support the community.

Impact

• Helped facilitate redistribution of nearly $100,000 in direct cash assistance over five years

• Supported the development of a resilient, community-driven network focused on food access and education

• Strengthened collaboration across organizations and neighbors through clear, shared strategy

Scope & Continuity
Long-term, evolving involvement across multiple initiatives, with ongoing relationships and continued impact in the community.