James Thindwa is the Executive Director of Chicago JWJ, and has been on staff for over 4 years. Previously, James was lead organizer for Metro Seniors. (more bio to be added)

Carlos Fernandez is Programs Coordinator of Chicago JWJ and has been on staff for 3 years. He has been an organizer in Chicago since 2000, working on environmental justice, prison reform, and other issues. Previous to joining the staff here, Carlos finished a Master of Arts in Humanities and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Studies, with a specific interest in Latin American literature and film.