ADVOCACY
I'm lucky to be involved with some amazing community engagement and social advocacy efforts.
The Queer-Oriented Rural Resource Network (QORRN), Founder
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A community project dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ individuals in rural communities access the resources they need
Common Table DeKalb, Project Coordinator
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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
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Recipient of a $150,000 Community Unity Through Food grant from the Chicago Region Food System Fund
Barb Food Mart, Board of Directors
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A food pantry that serves students and families in the DeKalb Public School District, D428
DeKalb, IL Pride, Planning Committee
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Annual LGBTQIA+ pride celebration hosted by invested organizations across DeKalb County
WNIJ "Perspectives", Contributor
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"The lessons in a 75-year-old tragedy" (August 16, 2024)
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"Setbacks, violence, and a victory" (December 16, 2022)
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"A call for solidarity in response to the reversal of Roe" (June 29, 2022)
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"So why can't I donate?" (January 19, 2022)
DeKalb Migrant Aid, Lead Coordinator
2010 - present
2010 - present