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Manny Rodriguez
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Throughout his fifteen-year career in economic development, Manny has been an advocate for Chicago’s underserved communities. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and served for seven years as the Vice President of Economic Development for the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing. Afterwards, was employed as the Director of Replication for the Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC). Currently, he is a sitting member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) and its Equity Taskforce. Manny co-founded Revolution Workshop in 2017 to provide pathways to family-sustaining careers in the South and West sides. 

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Revolution Workshop is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
​708.529.6288 • [email protected]
East Garfield Park: 3410 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL  60624
Roseland: 120 E. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60628


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  • About
    • RW Team
    • Connect
  • Programs
    • Trades Pathways Program
    • Professional Pathways Program
  • Employers
  • Impact
    • Advocacy
    • News
    • Blog
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Careers
  • Shop RW
  • Give