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Building a Better City, Together!

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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

  • 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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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.

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