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Center for Urban Transformation

Where Food Meets Healing

Our mission is to help embrace food literacy throughout Chicago and beyond.

Meet Our Team

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Orrin Williams

Executive Director

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Dr. Akilah R. Martin

Creative Director

Focus on Values

The Center for Urban Transformation–Chicago (CUT) promotes ecological balance, social and economic justice, and community well-being. Grounded in earth-based and Indigenous wisdom, CUT builds sustainable food systems, advances environmental awareness, and strengthens connections between people and the planet.

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Our Partners

At the Center for Urban Transformation, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our partners include community organizations, farms, local businesses, and educational institutions that share our commitment to environmental justice, sustainable food systems, and equitable urban development. Together, we’re cultivating healthier, more connected communities—rooted in both people and the planet.

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