The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative generates community wealth and amplifies local culture through shared pride, power, and investment for Chicago's mid-South Side.

Our team

STAFF

Ghian Foreman

Janeen Mays

Alice McLean

Marcheta Pope

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Strautmanis

Michael Strautmanis

Rev. Torrey Barrett

Rev. Torrey Barrett

Marc B. Brooks

Shayne Evans

Elizabeth Gardner

Elizabeth Gardner

Stephanie Green

Stephanie Green

Jacky Grimshaw

Joel Hamernick

Calvin Holmes

Rev. Jesse Knox, III

Phaedra Leslie

Kimberly Lewis

Donald McGruder

Donald McGruder

Dawveed Scully

Susan Sher

Cory L. Thames

Hubert O. Thompson

Hubert O. Thompson

Father Richard Tolliver

Father Richard Tolliver

Charise Williams

Charise Williams

Charles Young

Our Partners

Elevated Chicago