May 29, 2020
In this episode
of the Ideation Podcast, Xavier Ramey shares his thoughts on public
policy-informed Corporate Social Responsibility, challenges
and opportunities in diversity, equity and inclusion
efforts, the power of civic engagement, and equity-focused
philanthropy.
Xavier Ramey is
the CEO of Justice Informed, LLC, a social impact consulting firm
based in Chicago, IL. He is an award-winning social strategist,
noted public speaker, & conflict mediator. Combining his background
in economics, extensive management & social impact experience, &
direct action campaigning in the Black Lives Matter movement,
Xavier leads a company that brings a wealth of experience & network
to clients seeking catalyzed strategies for inclusion,
philanthropy, CSR, & community engagement. A native Chicagoan, he
is a recognizable voice on the topics of community and economic
development, policing & policy violence, & connecting the Christian
faith to our lived experience.
Xavier served as
the lead of the Social Innovation and Philanthropy strategy in the
University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, managed
multi-million dollar philanthropic portfolios to stimulate
employment, & worked as a nonprofit Director of Development in
Chicago’s North Lawndale community. Xavier is a founding member of
the #LetUsBreathe Collective, an artist-activist organization
committed to addressing State violence against people of color. He
is a Board member of Young Chicago Authors, & the Chicago Center
for Arts and Technology.
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