Staff

Julissa Vesely (she/her) is a navigator of systems and connector of community to care and resources. In the past, Julissa has worked as a Community Health Worker with migrant individuals. She is currently completing her master’s in science in Community Development and Applied Economics.  Julissa has co-directed CROs since 2025. 

Lena Greenberg (they/them) is a strategic communicator, systems thinker, and climate person. In the past, Lena has taught about water systems and plastics; campaigned against the fossil fuel industry; and grown and distributed vegetables. Lena has co-directed CROs since 2024.

Photo by Audrey Grant

CROs has also been co-directed by Jess Laporte, Mindy Blank, and Sister Sankofa Williams (may she rest in power).