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Organizer
Artinese leads LIVEFREE’s Chicago organizing work. She has experience in police accountability and reimagining new systems that reduce the footprint of policing. Prior to LFI, Artinese was a justice diversion coordinator, serving individuals who had law enforcement interaction and identifying their needs. Artinese has a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She is an adjunct professor for U of I Urbana. In addition to her professional experience, Artinese and her family have been directly impacted by police violence, incarceration and gun violence. She is committed to building power to transform systems.
