Nanette has been in Chicago her whole life and a resident of Englewood over the last 10 years.  Having spent over 15 years helping people through social service, she is currently involved with Lakeview Employment Group which provides internships for hard to place individuals, is a designer and owner of FunkyThreads, and is the founder of Marie | Wesley, a resale boutique and member of the E.G. Woode collective. 

 

She believes in the empowerment of being positive and that second chances, hard work, and perseverance will pay off in the long run. She joined E.G. Woode because it will not only help her with her personal and business growth, but also with growing her community by being a part of a group of individuals committed to social change in an economically challenged community.