Chicago Innovators: A Leader For A New Chicago And The Driving Force Behind Illinois’ TEAACH Act

Grace Pai with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago is one of the Field Foundation’s 2021 Leaders for a New Chicago.

Chicago Innovators: A Leader For A New Chicago And The Driving Force Behind Illinois’ TEAACH Act
Grace Pai, one of the Field Foundation's Leaders for a New Chicago Anjali Pinto / Courtesy of the Field Foundation
Chicago Innovators: A Leader For A New Chicago And The Driving Force Behind Illinois’ TEAACH Act
Grace Pai, one of the Field Foundation's Leaders for a New Chicago Anjali Pinto / Courtesy of the Field Foundation

Chicago Innovators: A Leader For A New Chicago And The Driving Force Behind Illinois’ TEAACH Act

Grace Pai with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago is one of the Field Foundation’s 2021 Leaders for a New Chicago.

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The Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, announced its 2021 Leaders for a New Chicago cohort. The group includes 10 racial justice visionaries addressing systemic issues in underserved communities around the city.

Reset talks to one of the recipients for more about what the award means to her and what she envisions for the future.

GUEST: Grace Pai, director of organizing at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago