MEET OUR BOARD
Founder & board chair: Ashley Hart
Founder & board chair: Ashley Hart
Founder & board chair: Ashley Hart
Ashley (Angel) Hart is a Chicago born writer, mentor, and musician. Their activism and creative work is rooted in providing mutual aid as a response to systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Ashley uses their platform as a regionally recognized musician to create and engage others in solution oriented conversation around
Ashley (Angel) Hart is a Chicago born writer, mentor, and musician. Their activism and creative work is rooted in providing mutual aid as a response to systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Ashley uses their platform as a regionally recognized musician to create and engage others in solution oriented conversation around equality, equity and protection. Their willingness to be hands on and fearless continues to be a driving force in the work S.H.I.F.T. engages within the community.
Vice Chair: Lex Thompson
Founder & board chair: Ashley Hart
Founder & board chair: Ashley Hart
Lex Thompson is an East coast native, Chicago transplant, and self described "elder-in-training" (aka "old soul"). She has a heart for serving others with a specific focus of centering and prioritizing Black women in all of her work. In addition to her work with S.H.I.F.T., Lex is the founder of Cannabis for Black People, and provides strategy and administrative support to other entrepreneurs.
Treasurer: Cristalle Bowen
Treasurer: Cristalle Bowen
Treasurer: Cristalle Bowen
Cristalle Bowen is a veteran musician, mentor, and scientist from Chicago, Illinois. Driven by an intense desire to combine her love of art, education, and service, she takes pride in her board position at S.H.I.F.T. In addition to her primary function as Treasurer, Cristalle has been recognized for her exceptional commitment to building a safer, more sustainable art community in the Twin Cities.
Secretary: Audriannah hart
Treasurer: Cristalle Bowen
Treasurer: Cristalle Bowen
Audriannah is a Chicago native, activist, and current Psychology student. While studying, she has taken on the role of an early childhood educator, and focuses primarily on teaching diversity through books and play based activism for children aged 2-6. Audriannah frequently volunteers at Chicago PAWS medical center in Chicago’s little vil
Audriannah is a Chicago native, activist, and current Psychology student. While studying, she has taken on the role of an early childhood educator, and focuses primarily on teaching diversity through books and play based activism for children aged 2-6. Audriannah frequently volunteers at Chicago PAWS medical center in Chicago’s little village neighborhood. Audriannah hopes to help bring relief to Chicago’s south and west sides via S.H.I.F.T.