As an educator and organizational development specialist, Dr. Lopez has worked with foundation, university, and non-profit leaders to work in solidarity with grassroots organizing communities. Antonio previously served as the Executive Director of the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, and on the leadership teams of the Midwest EJ Network and the Building Equity for Environmental Justice Network. Antonio was awarded a doctoral degree in US/Mexico Borderlands History from the University of Texas, El Paso. Born in Gary, Indiana and raised in Chicago, Dr. Lopez enjoys photography, organic gardening, and competitive bowling.