📈 President, @thames_strategy |🎙️Host, In My Own Words | 📚Author, Every Kid’s A Superhero | 🦍 AΦA 🤙🏾 | 🦾 Defying the odds 💪🏾| 🚀 Chasing my dreams 🙌🏾
South Shore, Chicago
Joined August 2018
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🗣🗣🗣 Excited to announce that I’ve launched my own public affairs firm, @Thames_Strategy! Be sure to follow my page for more updates! Stay tuned! #BornToLead – at Chicago, IL
Welcome to Thames Strategies - a full service public affairs firm specializing in government affairs, grassroots community engagement and coalition building, DEI, and political strategy. Check out our website today to learn more! Link in bio. #ThamesStrategies
After three seasons of telling others’ stories, I’ve been asked several times: “When are you going to tell yours?”
Well… here we go. 🎙️
Watch how I almost said no to serving on @Metra’s Board in my 20s—and Mayor @RahmEmanuel’s reaction. 😂
Full episode Wednesday at NOON! 🎥 – at Chicago, IL
🚨 Homeowners Relief in Action! 🚨
Commissioner @BridgetGainer breaks down the $15M Homeowner Relief Fund giving $1,000 payments to those most burdened by property taxes. 🏡
🎙️ Out now — VONtv and YouTube links in bio.
#InMyOwnWords #HomeownerRelief #CommunitySupport
🗣️ EP5 of In My Own Words is OUT NOW! 🎙️🔥
Join Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer & Jessica Caffrey as they discuss how the Cook County Land Bank is reclaiming vacant properties & revitalizing communities. Link below 👇🏾!
youtu.be/k1LnbSqgq1w?si=5V4t…
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On the next episode of In My Own Words, Jessica Caffrey highlights the Land Bank’s upcoming Developer Awards — honoring those revitalizing properties, hiring locally, and growing Cook County’s economy.
🎟️ For tix: Land Bank website or Eventbrite.
🎙️ Streaming TONIGHT 🔥
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🚨 Cutting Through Red Tape and Rebuilding Communities 🚨
On the next episode of In My Own Words, Commissioner Gainer shares how proactive government is helping return 2,400+ vacant properties to the tax roll and back into productive use.
🎙️ Streaming Friday. Don’t miss it 🔥!
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On the next episode of In My Own Words, @CCLBA Executive Director, Jessica Caffrey, talks about “lifting as we climb” — empowering Black & Brown developers to transform their communities while hiring young people and creating real career pathways.
#InMyOwnWords #LandBank
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On the next episode of In My Own Words, I sit down with Commissioner Bridget Gainer and Jessica Caffrey to talk about how the Cook County Land Bank is helping bring long-blighted communities back to life — and why this work matters.
🎙️ Streaming this Friday. Don’t miss it 🔥.
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Reflecting on 2025—a year of highs and lows, joy and growth. Through it all, God kept me. Every smile was a reminder of gratitude. Stepping into 2026 confident, claiming happiness, prosperity & success for me, my family & friends. Cheers to the amazing year that lies ahead 🥂🎉!!
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Last Friday’s South Shore Chamber Holiday Party was a moment of reflection. After 9 years on the board and 7 as Chair, I’m proud of the impact we’ve made for our organization and the South Shore community. Excited for all that’s coming in 2026. Happy Holidays 🎅🏾🎄!
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As a student at SIU, I worked 2–3 jobs, hustling from class to work to the dorm, building a grit and resilience that has served as the foundation throughout my career. I can’t wait to come back for Career Week to share my journey — truly a full circle moment. #SIUC #SalukiPride
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Loved having Lt. Gov. @JulianaStratton on the show 🎙️🔥! #InMyOwnWords
Seven years ago, I joined @JBPritzker’s ticket with one request: to be a true partner in governance. He said yes without hesitation, and we’ve been delivering for Illinois together ever since.
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🗣️ “The wisdom is in the room.”
Lt. Governor @JulianaStratton on why community voices—those who live, work & raise families there—must shape policy.
🎙️ Watch her full convo on In My Own Words now: VONtv, YouTube, Roku, Apple TV & Amazon Fire.
#InMyOwnWords #JulianaStratton
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
In the latest episode, I sat down with Illinois Lt. Governor & U.S. Senate candidate @JulianaStratton to talk leadership, equity & her vision for Illinois’ future.
Now streaming on VONtv, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV & YouTube 🎥👉🏾: youtu.be/UjLd2oBdMNQ?si=u4iy…
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📢 NEW EPISODE! 📢
Lt. Gov. @JulianaStratton recalls being told the court line she stood in was “for lawyers only”—fresh out of law school.
That moment still drives her to break barriers + stand tall for people, proving your presence matters.
🎙️ Watch now on VONtv + YouTube!
✨ Breaking barriers in maternal health ✨
On the next In My Own Words, I sit down with Lt. Gov. @JulianaStratton to talk about the groundbreaking Birth Equity Initiative she led under Gov. Pritzker’s administration. 🎙️ Streaming THIS FRIDAY on VONtv, YouTube & more!
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On the next In My Own Words, I sit down with IL Lt. Gov. @JulianaStratton to discuss the weight—and honor—of being the first Black Lt. Gov & why it’s about creating a future for many more. ✨
🎙️ Stream Fri: VONtv, YouTube, Roku, Apple TV & Amazon Fire
#InMyOwnWords
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
This Friday on In My Own Words, I sit down with @LtGovStratton 🎙️🔥!
From law ➡️ politics ➡️ now aiming for the U.S. Senate, she shares her inspiring journey & leadership lessons.
Watch the full episode on VONtv + YouTube!
#InMyOwnWords #Illinois
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🎓 @ChiCityColleges Chancellor Juan Salgado joins In My Own Words to talk the Star Scholarship—championed by former Mayor @RahmEmanuel—giving B-average grads free tuition + transfer partners w/ discounted rates. Watch via link in bio or stream on VONtv! #ChicagoEducation
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