Throughout his fifteen-year economic development career, Manny has advocated for Chicago’s underserved communities. A University of Illinois graduate, he spent seven years as Vice President of Economic Development for the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing, then worked as Director of Replication for the Jane Addams Resource Corporation. Currently, Manny serves on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board and its Equity Taskforce. In 2017, he co-founded Revolution Workshop, an incubator creating a pipeline to construction trades. This innovative organization uplifts communities by offering free skills training, operating as a family to deliver financial independence through hope, resilience, and career development.