Event and Capacity BuildingTeam

Cesar Almedia

Media Producer
​Creative Capitol​

Cesar Almeida, the founder of Creative Capitol, Organic Oneness' official media production partner, likes to spend time producing films and photography that brings humanity together. His creative productions often feature stories that highlight the ways people invest in the sustainability of our environments, histories, and cultures.

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​Vincent Mann

Videographer & Editor 
​Globetown Media

With over 15 years of experience, our film and video production company specializes in crafting compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. We create visually stunning content designed to unite and connect, leaving a lasting impact through authentic storytelling.

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Joe "Cujo" Nelson

Designer/Muralist

Joe functions as an accomplished fine artist and graphic designer with exploits and achievements both locally and abroad. He believes art should not be confined or restricted, as long as it is executed with integrity and skill. The content of his pieces vary, but more often than not, they intersect humor, human behavior, and city life. 

Website   
Englewood Arts Collective Website 

Damon Reed

Muralist
Damon Lamar Reed Enterprises LLC

​With over 400 public works of art completed, Damon brings the neighborhood to the gallery and the gallery to the neighborhood.  Damon believes in the Power of art and uses his murals, mosaics and paintings as a catalyst to change the world.​

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​Facebook   TikTok 

Nancy Wong

Photographer​

Nancy Wong is an international freelance photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. Her goal is to facilitate human connection and foster upliftment by visually documenting the qualities of beauty, dignity, and nobility in the world. Nancy served five years as staff photographer for the Bahá’í World Centre in Israel. She has had photo assignments in Asia, the Middle East, the continent of Africa, and throughout the United States. Nancy is committed to contribute to an ever-expanding visual narrative of the full experiences of the lives of people of color in the United States.

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Eugene Varnado

Principal & Creative Director
YoojDesign

​YoojDesign is a Chicagoland-based creative studio led by Eugene Varnado, a seasoned design professional with over 30 years of experience in branding, storytelling, and strategic design. We help mission-driven organizations bring clarity, personality, and impact to their communications.

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Rupa Ramadurai

External Consultant
(Specializing in Board Governance and Facilitation)
Talent Talks LLC

She has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit industry, at the intersection of talent, development, board, and organizational strategy. She has a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a focus on Public Interest and Child & Family Law, a Masters in Education & Social Change from the University of Miami, Florida, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In her efforts to continue growing as a leader in the non-profit setting, she pursued a Certificate in Organizational Leadership, which inspired her to enroll at Booth. These particular academic endeavors gave her the business acumen and confidence needed to launch TalentTalks, a consulting practice that supports non-profit
boards and leaders.

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 Magnolia Screen Printing 

Entrepreneur ​

Magnolia Screen Printing serves as a trusted print partner for our customers and community. We provide custom printed apparel, promotional products and live activations to help our customers stay visible and top of mind. We're a social enterprise with a mission to hire and train young people on the Southside of Chicago the art of screen printing. 

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