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CENTER NEW COMMUNITY

Center for New Community tracks organized bigotry and equips grassroots movements to mobilize a powerful force for justice, fairness, and opportunity.

For two decades, Center for New Community has had significant impact through its organizing initiatives across the nation, and is widely recognized for its work to counter racism and organized bigotry. The Center is governed by a national Board of Directors, and is based in Chicago, Illinois. The Center’s work is conducted locally and nationally with a diverse group of partner organizations.

The Center for New Community remains committed to countering the reality of racism and bigotry in America. It was founded on the principle that a concerted, long-term effort to address issues of social, economic, and racial justice, is both necessary and achievable.

CENTER FOR NEW COMMUNITY STAFF & BOARD MEMBERS

Our Staff
Terri Johnson

Executive Director


Kalia Abiade

Advocacy Director


Anu Joshi

Campaign Manager




 Lindsay Schubiner

Senior Program Manager





Board of Directors
Mana Tahaie, Chair
Director of Mission Impact, YWCA Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma




Jennifer Blatz, Vice Chair

Campaign Manager

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania



Catherine Brown, Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer
Chicago Public Library Foundation


Chicago, Illinois


Nick Torres
, Secretary

Program Coordinator


New Haven, Connecticut

Rev. Noel Andersen

Grassroots Coordinator for Immigrants’ Rights

Church World Service

Washington, D.C.



Sam Fulwood, III

Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

Washington, D.C.


Kristin Kumpf

Director of Organizing

The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society

Washington, D.C.

Esther Lopez

Director, Civil Rights and Community Action Department

UFCW International Union

Washington, D.C.


Scott Prince

The Mosaic Financial Group
Chicago, Illinois