Title: Senior Community Organizer

Year started at JPNDC: 2026

Major areas of responsibility: Civic education

Relevant background: Chavella Lee-Pacheco is a dynamic and creative strategist with extensive experience in project management, community engagement, and social impact. Her work centers on designing transparent, inclusive processes that connect individuals, institutions, and ideas to drive equitable climate and community outcomes. With a background in environmental justice, urban planning, and youth engagement, Chavella is known for translating complex goals into actionable strategies and leading multi-stakeholder projects that center trust, creativity, and accountability. She specializes in developing innovative engagement methods that elevate historically disenfranchised voices while producing meaningful data to inform policy and planning decisions. Across sectors and geographies, Chavella brings a relationship-driven approach to problem-solving—bridging community knowledge with institutional frameworks to create solutions that are both scalable and deeply rooted in equity.