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NLEN Founder/President and CEO, Brenda M. Palms, has spoken to audiences far and wide to discuss her work at NLEN, and broader themes tied to our mission. She has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and has been profiled in The Atlantic, the Christian Science Monitor, and Crain’s Chicago Business, among many other media organizations.
To reach Brenda M. Palms for quotes or speaking engagements, contact communications@nlen.org
NLEN IN THE MEDIA
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— CBS News Chicago
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— City of Chicago Planning and Development
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— Block Club Chicago
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