Chicago is the third largest city in the United States with a population of over 2.7 Million citizens

Why Chicago?

While this city is frequently making headlines for its violence, racial segregation and corruption, a different story is being told amongst the local church. Chicago draws in all sorts of individuals from around the US and the world. And Chicago is a common pitstop for many young professionals. As Chicago is the home of Resource Global, we’ve seen young professionals grow their careers in Chicago, come to faith, and long for a better future for the city they call home. Even if they don’t end up staying, we see a critical need to invest and resource young Chicagoans so they can impact their vocations, neighborhoods, and city wherever they may go.

So we’re launching the Chicago Cohort, cultivating the potential of young professionals to see their positions and training as a way to make God’s name great in a city that so desperately needs to know. We started our Chicago Cohort in 2016 and have had so many great cohort members come through. Check out some of their stories below!

Meet the Cohort

Meet the Chicago City Director

Joi Freeman is the Founder & CEO of Remnant Strategy, a consultancy working at the intersection of culture and commerce to help legacy and emerging businesses navigate the ever-evolving global terrain.  As a strategist, youth culture enthusiast, and advocate for voices of vulnerable populations, Joi is regarded as a brand “fixer” who connects the dots between corporate strategy, brand marketing, and social impact.

In this last year, Freeman led growth strategy engagements across sectors including the arts education, teletherapy, and women/youth economic development. Prior to founding Remnant Strategy, she developed brand strategies for a host of businesses including The Boston Consulting Group, the YMCA, Claire’s & Icing stores, the Girl Scouts, MoneyGram International, HOPE Worldwide, McDonald’s and Burger King.

As a frequent presenter on issues impacting Gen Zs globally and specifically youth of color, Freeman is deeply committed to creating successful pathways for the next and most diverse generation to maximize their full potential. She was selected as one of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Class of 2021 Emerging Leaders and serves on several non-profit boards including alt_ Chicago, GirlForward, and Together Chicago.

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