Jade Ivy is a dedicated nonprofit professional and community servant with a background in fund development. Deeply committed to “building community while serving the community,” Jade is the proud creator of The Blessing Breakfast, an annual community-based service project, celebrating 5 years of providing over $6,000 in gratuities to foodservice workers during the winter holiday season. 

Jade Ivy has been recognized for her service by the JMD Angels Foundation, the National Council of Negro Women Chicago Central Section, the Gladys Giving Project and the Black Women Professionals League. Jade is a proud Chicago native committed to advancing equity for disinvested communities and cultivating space for generosity by redefining what philanthropy can look like.