New York Foundation Releases New Video in the Ongoing Series "In Their Own Words"
In Their Own Words: Quardean Lewis-Allen, Made in Brownsville from New York Foundation on Vimeo.
To better understand what makes for effective community engagement, New York Foundation went right to the source. What draws someone to this work? What skill set do community organizers need in order to succeed? Sure, strategic thinking, an eye for politics, and the ability to spot strong leaders are necessary, but these alone are not sufficient. Follow the video series, “In Their Own Words”, and hear directly from leaders about the personal experiences that drew them to the craft of organizing.
In this installment, New York Foundation sits down with Quardean Lewis-Allen, founder and CEO of Made in Brownsville
This video was directed and edited by Kareem Alston, filmed by Kenny Polyak and produced by the New York Foundation.