Core members
Invest the most time in the network and receive the most benefits.
Ally members
Similar types of activities as core; however, their less frequent involvement results in fewer benefits.
GrassTops members
Primarily interested in collaborating with the network as an institutional partner.
Core Members
Matt runs Green Lightning Marketing, a vehicle for teaching and consulting on digital marketing. He aims to bring environmental awareness and activism to a wider audience through optimistic and engaging messages, with a particular interest in the intersection of art and environmentalism. He has helped many environmental nonprofit organizations develop their digital marketing platforms, including Climate Cycle, where he volunteered for four and a half years and served as a board member for two of these years.
Romina graduated from UIC Master of Urban Planning and Policy. Her goal as a planner and organizer is to contribute to the creation of healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities through the implementation of asset-based community-driven initiatives, best practices, and through efficient public and private funding leverage strategies. Romina loves being a member of a network with individuals so passionate and committed to improving our communities through collaboration and active participation. She has also worked with Openlands, Slow Roll Chicago, Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children, and Enlace Chicago.
