Emily Duma

Emily Duma is a seasoned program strategist focused on community ownership and empowerment, currently holding a position at Common Counsel Foundation since July 2022. Duma's previous roles include program officer at Catalytic Capital Consortium and extensive involvement with Resource Generation as a Board Member, supporting the equitable distribution of resources. Academic contributions include research assistant positions at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, leading initiatives in participatory budgeting and urban justice. Duma's experience spans various organizations, with a strong emphasis on community organizing, economic democracy, and social justice, backed by a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.