Rah Jefferson, Executive Director

Rah is the Executive Director of Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group (Groundwork NRG), formerly known as the Historic Northeast-Midtown Association. As Executive Director, she leads the organization in its efforts to champion economic, environmental, land, housing and food sovereignty and cultural identity and belonging to the community in Northeast Kansas City, Kan. Groundwork NRG connects local community members with programs, resources, projects and organizations to continue to develop the historically rich area.

As a resident of Kansas City, Kan. (KCK), Jefferson sees the impact redlining, predatory businesses and the need for community intervention have on the local environment every day.

As Executive Director of Groundwork NRG, she is committed to making meaningful changes to create an equitable Kansas City for all.

Jefferson attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and is an alumnus of the New School’s Tishman Center for Environment & Design Environmental Justice Movement Fellowship, the Health Forward Foundation's Leadership Academy, Nonprofit Connect's Executive Director Institute, and Leadership 2000. She is also a certified conflict mediator and Rutgers University Green Infrastructure champion.