On September 3, Community Strategy Specialist Candace Coleman was featured on CAN TV’s Newsroom 2.0 to discuss her recent recognition as one of Field Foundation’s 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago. Awarded to eight grassroots leaders, the award celebrates Chicagoans who are working to reimagine our city.
In the interview, Candace shares her vision for the type of leadership that will build a brighter future for our city, anchored in intersectionality and lifting up the voices of the most marginalized. Host Glenn Eden’s interview with Candace, Field Foundation President Daniel Ash, and Parent Engagement Institute’s Adriana Velázquez in the video below at the 16 minute mark.