Lamell McMorris Lamell McMorris is founder and managing principal of Greenlining Realty USA, a comprehensive urban property redevelopment firm launched in West Woodlawn. Dedicated to reversing the historic effect of redlining in low-income communities through developing quality housing and vibrant commercial corridors, Greenlining creates pathways to capital essential for neighborhood investment, redevelopment, housing rehabilitation, and home improvement. McMorris also serves as CEO of Phase 2 Consulting, with the mission to help successful clients navigate their enterprises into greater good. McMorris also serves as a member of numerous nonprofit and college boards, and volunteers with youth-focused organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Society from Morehouse College, a Master of Divinity in Social Ethics and Public Policy from Princeton Theological Seminary, and an Honorary Doctorate from Saint Augustine’s University.
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Dr. Izabel Olson Dr. Izabel Olson is founder and CEO of Salt and Light Coalition, a grassroots organization breaking the cycle of human trafficking through mind-body restoration and workforce development. Dr. Olson is dedicated to the empowerment of women, especially survivors of human trafficking, as they reframe their traumatic experiences and find success in the workplace and throughout society. Prior to establishing Salt and Light Coalition, Dr. Olson was a researcher at Northwestern University, where she earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences. Olson has also earned an MA in the Learning Sciences, an MEd in International Education, a BA in Pedagogy, and a BA in Linguistics. Dr. Olson’s passion for holistic self-care combined with her robust academic training in cognitive science give her the unique ability to positively impact women’s lives in a multifaceted way. In 2017, Dr. Olson was awarded the Illinois Secretary of State’s Latina Humanitarian Achievement Award.
