URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE
URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE
ERIKA ALLEN + LAURELL SIMS
Innovator
Co-founder and CEO Programs and Development Strategy (Erika) and co-founder and CEO Finance (Laurell), Urban Growers Collective
Erika Allen, co-founder and CEO Programs and Development Strategy and Laurell Sims, co-founder and CEO Finance of Urban Growers Collective (United States), operate eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. Their approach uses urban agriculture as a tool and method to address the inequities and structural racism that exist through the food system and in communities of color, using urban agriculture as a tool for change. Their work is rooted in growing food and cultivates nourishing environments that promote health, economic development, healing and creativity through job training & education, food access, and community engagement.
ANNASOPHIA ROBB
Advocate
Actress, Engaged Citizen
Since childhood, AnnaSophia Robb has acted in an array of films and TV shows including in film adaptations of some of her favorite childhood books: Because of Winn Dixie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Bridge to Terabithia. This early exposure to the film industry led to a lifetime love of storytelling. AnnaSophia recognizes the seamless connection between amplifying untold stories and advocacy, which led her to partner with organizations and causes dear to her heart: There With Care, Habitat for Humanity, Elevate NYC, A21, Thred Up, various voting organizations, and now the WILD ELEMENTS Foundation. Most recently, AnnaSophia is also known for her work in The Carrie Diaries, The Act, and Little Fires Everywhere. Next up, AnnaSophia co-stars in Peacock's limited series Dr. Death and Netflix's film Rebel Ridge.
GOALS
Goal 1: Job Training + Education
Goal 2: Food Access
Goal 3: Community Engagement
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