Adriana Abizadeh
Adriana Abizadeh is the executive director of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) in Philadelphia. The mission, duty, and purpose of the KCT is to utilize collective ownership to direct investments on the corridor that preserve culture and affordability while building neighborhood power and wealth in Kensington. Adriana is also a policy fellow at Princeton University and Rutgers University. With deep interests in public policy, Adriana has taken every opportunity to utilize her privileged position as a nonprofit leader to speak out for what she believes in and to lift the voices of impacted community members. Immersed in policy initiatives, she has facilitated community collaboration to address the intersectionality between immigration status, housing, poverty, and race.
Adriana believes that the people closest to the issues have the best solutions. So invest in them. We cannot continue trying to solve systemic issues with band-aid solutions. Enduring and salient solutions can only emerge when the power to drive change is placed in the hands of the communities most affected. It's time to topple the paradigm and move towards localized investments directed by the very people impacted by these issues. This approach isn't just about addressing immediate concerns but fostering sustainable change from the ground up. When those directly affected develop and implement the solutions, it not only ensures relevance but also promotes ownership and pride. Let's invest in the wisdom and tenacity of impacted communities to forge a path toward true transformation.
Adriana values Olamina's commitment to justice, equity, and sustainability. This resonates with Adriana who recognizes the interconnectedness of economic success and social well-being. Olamina offers a unique avenue for investors to support businesses and initiatives that prioritize ethical practices, diversity, and environmental responsibility. Through its investments, Olamina is actively participating in fostering a more equitable and sustainable world by investing in people, places, and projects that have historically been the targets of historic extraction and oppression.