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

• Delaware Democratic Committee - 1st Ward Chair

• National Coalition of 100 Black Women Delaware (NCBWDE) -  Member

• Northside Food & Culture Market - Advisory Committee Member

• I Can Do 26.2 Kids Running Series - Board Member

• Village Hilltop Foundation - Board Member

• Delaware Pacem in Terris - Board Member

• Mary Ann's List ( MAL) - Member

• Justice Outside, Rising Leader Fellow

• James H. Gilliam, Sr. Fellow

• Former Parent Advisory Council Representative - Brandywine School District

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