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Our 1871 | Diana Lopez-Obaldo of 1871

Community, Our 1871
Posted by: 1871 on 5/31/18 5:00 AM

It's Chicago Woman Week next week, and we're especially excited about their inaugural GET NOTICED: Latina Edition event on June 6th at 1871, featuring as a panelist our very own Diana Lopez-Obaldo, Director of External Affairs! Today's Our 1871 celebrates Diana and her favorite 1871 insights and moments.

Our 1871 | Andre Johnson of LiveEquipd

Community, Our 1871
Posted by: 1871 on 5/17/18 3:51 PM

Simple 1871 fact -- the people make the place. Today we chat with Andre Johnson, Founder of LiveEquipd, about his "aha!" moment, overcoming trauma, and empowerment as part of the Our 1871 series.

Our 1871 | Robert Poissant of 1871

Community, Our 1871
Posted by: 1871 on 5/10/18 10:00 PM

Simple 1871 fact -- the people make the place. Today we chat with Rob Poissant, 1871's new resident movie maker, about his love for video and what drew him to the 1871 community.

Our 1871 | Jasmine Shells of Five to Nine

Community, Our 1871
Posted by: 1871 on 5/3/18 10:24 PM

Simple 1871 fact -- the people make the place. That's why we wanted to highlight the community that makes our home in the Merchandise Mart special. Today we chat with Jasmine Shells, CEO and Co-Founder of Five to Nine and 1871 Diversity Scholar, about inspiration, grit, and inclusion as part of the Our 1871 series.

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