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Esther Franco-Payne joined the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities as its inaugural Executive Director in December 2021. Her personal commitment is to serve as a voice for underserved communities of color and be a champion for equity. Growing up in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, Esther…
Leslé Honoré is the CEO of Urban Gateways, Co-Chair of Elevated Chicago and was recently appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Co-Chair of the Arts and Culture Transition Team and to Chicago’s Women’s Advisory Council. Leslé is a Blaxican poet, activist, and published author. In her poetry and…
Accessibility Guide
We are pleased to offer our Building Together 2024 Accessibility Guide. We hope that this guide will aid in creating an inclusive experience for all our conference attendees throughout their time in Chicago. If you have any questions about specific information shared in this…
Building Together Pre-Work
Before you arrive at Building Together, we encourage you to review the digital version of the practice guide and take some time to complete the short personal reflection below (also included in the guide), even if it’s just on the plane or train on the way to…
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Dr. Yu-Hao Lee studies the cognitive and emotional effects of immersive entertainment media such as video games, online streaming, and virtual reality. He also examines how to design immersive media experiences that promote better decision-making and prosocial behaviors.
He is passionate…
Aaron Zeiler (he/him) is the director of partner strategies for the Center for Public Interest Communications. In this role, Aaron maintains existing projects with internal and external partners as well as steward and engage new relationships with potential partners.
Aaron’s background has…
Rev. Karen Shuford is the former Co-Chair and current Ministerial Facilitator for Alabama Leads, a program co-created to provide peer connection, opportunities for learning and growth, and programmatic support for leaders working to build a more resilient, equitable, and peaceful Alabama. In her…
The once-closed public library in Chicago's Marshall Square, silent for a decade, now thrives as a dynamic community center, pulsating with youth activities and powered by clean, renewable energy.
Luis Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Latinos Progresando, which runs the center, hails it as an…