Building a Better City, Together!
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Thea Lopez is a Wilmington native and a product of The Brandywine School District. Thea is deeply committed to community engagement, serving as a community organizer, civic leader, environmental advocate, and Youth Program Manager for a local nonprofit.
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Her passion lies in cultivating the community and advocating for education, youth development, and environmental justice. Thea comes from a family legacy of service dedicated to the City of Wilmington, with extensive experience in grassroots organizing. She has a proven track record of advocating for projects and policies that enhance our communities. Collaboration and finding solutions are at the heart of her work.
"Everything I do is about building people power—from the youth I serve and the green spaces I help create, to the communities I organize. My work is all about collaboration, creativity, and being solution-based.
COMMUNITY WORK
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Harlan Park Civic Association - President
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Delaware Democratic Committee - 1st Ward Chair
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National Coalition of 100 Black Women Delaware (NCBWDE) - Member
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Northside Food & Culture Market - Advisory Committee Member
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I Can Do 26.2 Kids Running Series - Board Member
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Village Hilltop Foundation - Board Member
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Delaware Pacem in Terris - Board Member
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Mary Ann's List ( MAL) - Member
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Justice Outside, Rising Leader Fellow
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James H. Gilliam, Sr. Fellow
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Former Parent Advisory Council Representative - Brandywine School District
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Our City, Our Future
Putting the 1st District FIRST!
As a lifelong resident of the first district, the community is ingrained in me. As I’ve talked to my fellow neighbors throughout the district, I am reminded of why it’s important that we have an active, supportive, boots-on-the-ground elected official representing us on city council.