Crystal Logan has been involved with the Foundation from a young age, attending meetings and site visits with her grandfather David. This experience urged her to push her thinking beyond the status quo and not take no for an answer – qualities that she considers essential in grantee partners as well.

Crystal has been serving as a Board Director and a Program Officer at the Foundation since 2018. Now in the leadership role of Co-Executive Director, she continues in those capacities and oversees the journalism portfolio, in addition to working with program officers on applications and strategy, meeting with grantees, human resources, communications, and improvement of internal operations and infrastructure.

In the journalism program area, she focuses on investigative journalism, creative strategies to reach new audiences, symposia/ training and three key geographical areas – US, Europe and Latin America.

Crystal’s most ardent interests involve critical listening with grantees as they innovate to best serve their communities and consider holistic solutions to problems.

Based between Latin America and the US, Crystal is passionate about this region of the world and an avid traveler.

She has two very noisy small children, is an avid reader and also a dog lover (with 3 giant rescue dogs).

Germán is a program associate at The Reva & David Logan Foundation working in the areas of investigative journalism and litigation as well as helping administer the foundation’s real estate properties.

Previously, he worked as a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representative at Mobilization for Justice in New York City working to provide free legal services to individuals applying for immigration benefits. He also represented clients at administrative hearings regarding their Social Security benefits. Prior to that, he was sent to work at Catholic Migration Services in Queens through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, also providing legal services to individuals applying for immigration benefits.

He was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from DePaul University in 2013 with a B.A. in History.

Jessica Jones-Lewis joined The Reva and David Logan Foundation in April 2022 as a program associate working in the area of social justice. She was promoted to a program officer in 2023, and supports social justice and arts grantees.

Having come from generations of public school educators, Jessica has always had a reverence for the power and promise of education. She first started her career with Teach for America as a middle school English teacher in South Philadelphia, before taking a high school teaching position in the Germantown neighborhood. One of the most important lessons that Jessica learned as a teacher was that students needed to have their social emotional needs met before they could truly be present in a classroom. This lesson is ultimately why Jessica left the traditional classroom and began working in a variety of educational settings that supported the non-academic needs of students throughout Philadelphia. Those roles ranged from matching college-aged mentors with nearby elementary school mentees as lunch and recess buddies, to providing evening workshops on healthy relationships for LGBTQ+ youth in drop-in shelters.

After moving to Chicago several years ago, Jessica continued her work with nonprofits as a program manager at Open Books, a literacy organization, and then College Possible, a college access and success nonprofit. Jessica is excited to use these past experiences to inform and support the Logan Foundation’s social justice work.

Jessica holds a BA from Stanford University, and was selected as a 2019 Surge Institute Fellow. She spends all her free time parenting her two school-aged humans, Reese and Tristen.

Jessie Mott (she/her) joined The Reva and David Logan Foundation team as a Program Officer in 2018. Jessie works closely with social justice and arts grantees as well as facilitating special Foundation initiatives.

Jessie has worked in the nonprofit sector for two decades and is especially passionate about destigmatizing mental illness and promoting health equity in underserved communities. She previously served in both development and direct service capacities at Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN), a community-based organization in Edgewater that provides free programs for HIV-positive and vulnerable individuals.

Jessie also maintains an active visual arts practice and collaborates regularly with other artists and writers. Her work has been exhibited in national and international venues such as International Film Festival Rotterdam, VIDEOEX International Experimental Film & Video Festival in Zurich, and the Whitney Biennial.

Jessie holds Master’s in Fine Arts from Northwestern University’s Department of Art Theory & Practice, a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago’s School of Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Studio Art and Psychology from New York University.

KT Zane (they/them) joined the Reva and David Logan Foundation in September 2024 as one of two front desk coordinators at Movement on Montrose.

Originally from Northern Virginia, KT graduated high school in 2002. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2003, they moved to California in 2005. After working 11 years in customer service and customer facing work, they moved onto office support positions for 5 years. In 2018 KT started working for themselves more full-time, leaving conventional work behind.

After 12 years of harnessing their passion for organization and wellbeing, they created their official organizing businesses in early 2024. Through this service they are able to help underserved people live healthier and happier lives. KT has continued to be outspoken about the stigma against mental health and its struggles. They are able to continue this message through their comedy.

In 2017 KT moved to Chicago and began their journey to becoming a stand-up comedian. Through performance and humor, they hope to make space for often-suppressed voices. They have performed in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Madison, Southbend, and Chicago.

Lilliana Torres joined The Reva and David Logan Foundation in May 2024 as the Operations Manager at Movement on Montrose.

Lilliana is an accomplished professional with a rich background in nonprofit management and community engagement, bringing over two decades of experience to her role.

Prior to her current position, Lilliana made significant contributions to The People’s Music School, where her expertise in operations, events, and volunteer management played a pivotal role in the organization’s success. Lilliana has also worked as a Youth Employment Specialist for Bridges from School to Work servicing young adults with disabilities. She has also served on the board of directors for OPEN Center for the Arts, in the Marshall Square neighborhood.

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, Lilliana’s passion for community development and the arts is deeply rooted in her upbringing. In addition to her professional endeavors, she is an active visual artist within the local arts community. Her artwork has been showcased in various art galleries and art fairs. Most notably, she was honored with the Harlen Fleming Award at DIFFA Chicago in 2023, further solidifying her impact in the artistic realm.

With a dedication to fostering inclusive spaces and supporting creative expression, Lilliana continues to make meaningful contributions to both the nonprofit sector and the arts community.

Lydia Burkett joined the Reva and David Logan Foundation in 2024 as a front desk coordinator for Movement on Montrose. She is excited for this opportunity to connect with communities throughout Chicago and to support their diverse endeavors.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Lydia moved to Chicago in 2020 to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She graduated in 2024 with a B.A. in Visual and Critical Studies. Her pre-thesis work regarded environmentalist propositions of deep time and the long now as ways to uphold the Earth beyond humanity. She completed her 2024 thesis on experiencing the bodymind through art practice as a form of animism. She is passionate about various forms of art, such as painting, performance, theater, and film. She believes that the field of art is a powerful educational tool that is conducive for understanding a variety of the world’s complexities.

Lydia works on personal and commission projects through her home art practice. She is well versed in painting, drawing, and fiber arts. She has additional experience in woodworking, jewelry making, photography, sculpture, and film.

Lyle Allen joined the staff of the Reva and David Logan Foundation as Program Officer in January 2021. A native of St. Louis, Lyle was raised in the world of horticulture and farming managing the retail arm of his family’s business, Allen’s Garden Center and Wholesale Terra Cotta Pottery Distribution. From an early age, Lyle’s family instilled in him the importance of giving back and making a difference.

Lyle served as the Executive Director of The Talking Farm and, prior, as Executive Director of Care for Real, a beloved community not for profit located in Edgewater, that has been providing free programs and services to vulnerable, low-income households for 50 years and serving more than 55,000 annually.

Prior to Care for Real, Lyle was employed as Green City Market’s first Executive Director. While at Green City, he established Chicago’s very first year round farmer’s market, developed a series of educational programs and instituted one of the country’s first Link Card Acceptance Program for low income individuals and families to receive healthier food options.

Previous to Green City Market, Allen was employed as Managing Director for the League of Chicago Theatres implementing marketing and promotional programs increasing sales and visibility for over 200 theater companies in the Chicago area. Most notably, Lyle lead the creation of the very first online discount ticket program through the League’s Hot Tix program.

Allen has received a number of Honors and Awards including Mayor Daley’s 2010 GreenWorks Business Innovation Award; a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 2010 Green Award Recipient; named one of Time Out Chicago’s 2009 “Community Award Leaders”; received the 2009 Share Our Strength Sustainable Award; and was a 2009 Mindful Metropolis Community Award Recipient.

Paulina joined the Reva and David Logan Foundation in April 2023 as an Administrator and Communications Coordinator, where she provides support for the foundation’s operations and communication initiatives.
She is an entrepreneurial-minded professional with a decade of experience spanning administration, finance, graphic design, municipal branding, and process management.

Paulina’s passion for visual communications and the arts is evident in her approach to her work. She is recognized for her resourceful problem-solving skills and her ability to blend creative vision with an organized disposition.

Born and raised in Krakow, Poland, Paulina moved to Chicago in 2004 and earned a BFA in Visual Communications from Columbia College of Chicago, becoming a first-generation immigrant and college graduate.

Transitioning from a private sector, she is excited to apply her full range of skills to a mission-driven environment that focuses on arts and social justice programs.

In her spare time, Paulina indulges in various arts and crafts, vintage furniture and art restoration, live music shows and caring for her plants and her cat Karma.

Sabrina Boggs joined The Reva and David Logan Foundation in April 2023 as Administrator and Communications Coordinator. She is responsible for grants administration, program support for Arts and Social Justice, newsletter and social media content creation, as well as other various Foundation projects.

Previously Sabrina was the Executive Operations Manager for Dog. Hotel and Daycare in Chicago where she wore many hats—human resources, operations strategy and development, community service and engagement, and being on the floor with the pups.

Sabrina’s primary background is in music and arts administration. She has been Assistant to the Director of Conservatory Admissions at University of the Pacific, an Arts Administration Fellow at Wintergreen Music Festival, and an Event Manager with the Powell Scholars Program. She champions new music that uplifts diverse voices, and was a founding member of 28/78 New Music Ensemble. In addition, she believes in the power of outreach through music, and has performed at schools, homeless shelters, hospitals, and nursing homes. She received her Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance from University of the Pacific.

Sabrina was born and raised in a small town in California, and moved to Chicago in 2020. She lives with her rescue dog Twiggy, for whom she is an emotional support human.

Vic Barquin (she/her) joined The Reva and David Logan Foundation in August 2024 as the Facilities Coordinator for Movement on Montrose.

Throughout her career, Vic has developed a wide range of technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills. In 2021, she moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas to pursue her MFA in Studio Art at the University of Arkansas. During this time, she worked remotely for Chicago Printmakers Collaborative as their Education Coordinator where she was previously the Assistant Director—a dynamic position that required her to balance structure with spontaneity depending on the given needs of the studio.

From 2019-2021, Vic ran a collaborative publishing program out of her second bedroom turned screenprinting studio in the Logan Square neighborhood. Through Halftone Projects, she worked intimately with artists to translate their vision into an edition of handmade screenprints.

Her own work has been exhibited at ARC Gallery (Chicago), Blah Blah Gallery (Philadelphia), the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (Little Rock), and Indiana University Northwest (Gary) among others. Her studio practice is based in reimagining what already exists, using textiles, everyday objets, and her own studio archive as source material.