Posted May 13, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Lucy Sears
lucy@greencitymarket.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Green City Market Welcomes Letisha “Tish” Steele as Executive Director
Letisha will join Chicago’s 26-year-old nonprofit organization on June 3, 2025
Chicago, IL — Green City Market (GCM) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Letisha “Tish” Steele (they/she) as the nonprofit organization’s new Executive Director, effective June 3, 2025.
A lifelong advocate for food systems equity and experienced nonprofit leader, Tish brings a bold, community-centered vision to GCM’s mission of strengthening the Midwest’s local food system.
Originally from the Appalachian Mountains and currently based in Denver, Colorado, Tish has dedicated her career to removing barriers to food access for underserved and underresourced communities. She most recently served as Executive Director of Denver Food Rescue and was co-chair of the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council. With over eight years of experience in nonprofit leadership, food access work, and policy advocacy, Tish is well-equipped to lead Green City Market into a new chapter of impact and growth.
“Tish’s commitment to food equity and community impact aligns perfectly with Green City Market’s mission and community values,” said Green City Market’s Board of Directors Chair Mitchell Weinstein. “We are thrilled to welcome Tish to the GCM community.”
Since 1999, Green City Market has served as a leader in Chicago’s local food system. Currently, GCM operates year-round farmers’ markets across Chicago as part of its Farmer Support pillar program, serving more than 630,000 customers annually, while supporting over 60 local farmers and producers. Through its signature Food Access program, GCM For All, the nonprofit organization matches Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, ensuring food-insecure families can access fresh, sustainable food while boosting revenue for local farmers.
“I’m honored to join Green City Market at such a pivotal moment of growth and impact,” said Tish. “GCM is not only feeding the community - it’s transforming the food system. I look forward to leading the team and serving the greater Chicago community to advance GCM’s mission to build a stronger, more sustainable food system.”
Learn more about Tish and Green City Market’s work at www.greencitymarket.org.
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ABOUT GREEN CITY MARKET
Nonprofit Green City Market is proud to be a local food leader whose mission is to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. Beyond its world-renowned farmers market, GCM partners with individuals, nonprofits, corporations, and foundations to expand access to local food throughout Chicagoland. For more information, visit www.greencitymarket.org.