Kierra, a proud South Side Chicago native, is the founder of Southside Cleanup. She is a multidisciplinary artist, model, gamer, community activist, and the self-published author of Flourish and To the Angel in the Room. Through her creative and civic work, Kierra builds connections, fosters healing, and brings people together to find meaningful solutions for her community.

Kierra Wooden, Founder

Brian has been organizing in the city of Chicago since 2012. He is currently the Cultural Organizing Manager at Chicago Votes where he organizes artist to find the intersection of art and activism. Additionally he also manages Chicago Votes Judicial Accountability Court Watching program. He has also been apart of passing key legislation centered around the Prison Industrial Complex.

Brian X, Board Member

Eboni J. Wilson, Board Member

Owner of Batter then Baked. Pastry chef creating art through cake design. Eboni is an advocate for the African American Community. She shares acts of hospitality while creating memorable experiences for all individuals.

Jacob Bonds, Board Member

D'Nayzja Ariel, Board Member

Lauren Adams, Board Member

Jacob Bonds was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. He was always interested in being a humanitarian in whatever field he worked in.
Jacob recently graduated from The University of Georgia with a Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the top of his class. His motto is: "Change starts not only with the desire for a difference but understanding action must happen."

D’Nayzja is a non-binary multidimensional multimedia artist focusing on poetry, hair artistry, striking makeup, among many other things. D’Nayzja draws inspiration from their own personal experiences, and intense emotions to recreate similar feelings in the mind of their audience.

Lauren’s a Black queer feminist community organizer, educator, and healing arts practitioner currently living in Chicago trying to figure out what to do with their degree in Human Development & Psychological Services so that they can center healing, liberation, and collective care for myself & my people in every aspect of my work. Lauren is also nurturing her growth as a DJ, tarot reader, gardener, vibe curator, and yoga/mindfulness practitioner.