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  ADVOCACY  

I'm lucky to be involved with some amazing community engagement and social advocacy efforts.

The Queer-Oriented Rural Resource Network (QORRN), Founder

  • A community project dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ individuals in rural communities access the resources they need

Common Table DeKalb, Project Coordinator

  • A grant-funded series of meal- and story-sharing events, pop-up farm stands, and pantry distribution of locally sourced produce and culturally relevant pantry staples

  • Recipient of a $150,000 Community Unity Through Food grant from the Chicago Region Food System Fund

Barb Food Mart, Board of Directors

  • A food pantry that serves students and families in the DeKalb Public School District, D428

DeKalb, IL Pride, Planning Committee

  • Annual LGBTQIA+ pride celebration hosted by invested organizations across DeKalb County

WNIJ "Perspectives", Contributor

DeKalb Migrant Aid, Lead Coordinator

2010 - present

2010 - present

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