Jaqi Panizzo
About Jaqi Panizzo
Jaqi Panizzo serves as the Manager of Food Access at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she has worked since 2020. She advocates for social justice through food access initiatives and has a background in Linguistic and Sociocultural Anthropology and African Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Jaqi Panizzo serves as the Manager of Food Access at Greater Chicago Food Depository. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing food access initiatives aimed at improving food distribution and accessibility in the Chicago area. Her tenure in this position began in 2020, and she has continued to advocate for social justice through various food access programs.
Previous Experience at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Prior to her current role, Jaqi Panizzo held several positions at Greater Chicago Food Depository. She worked as a Partner Services Supervisor for four months in 2020, where she focused on enhancing partnerships to improve food access. From 2014 to 2016, she served as the Volunteer Services Coordinator, managing volunteer efforts. Additionally, she was the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator from 2016 to 2017 and the AmeriCorps Program Supervisor from 2017 to 2020, where she developed and implemented programs to increase the efficacy of food access services.
Education and Academic Background
Jaqi Panizzo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She studied Linguistic and Sociocultural Anthropology and African Studies from 2008 to 2011. This academic background has informed her approach to social justice and food access initiatives.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Jaqi Panizzo is an advocate for social justice, particularly in the context of food access. She has been involved in initiatives that aim to improve food distribution and accessibility for underserved communities in the Chicago area. Her work reflects a commitment to addressing food insecurity and promoting equitable access to resources.