Meet our new BHI network manager, Kahdijah Lozada
Civic Commons is excited to welcome Kahdijah Lozada, the new network manager for Black Home Initiative.
With a background in project management and cross-sector partnership development, Kahdijah (she/her) has a passion for racial equity, strategic collaboration, and community-centered systems building. Learn more about Kahdijah in the Q&A below, and feel free to drop her a line at k.lozada@civic-commons.org.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT YOUR JOB? WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED EACH MORNING?
A: What drives me is the opportunity to bridge people, power, and purpose. At BHI, I collaborate with community members and partners who are actively challenging systems that weren't designed with us in mind, striving to create new, inclusive structures. This work is deeply personal—rooted in legacy, propelled by equity, and grounded in the belief that collaboration isn't merely a strategy; it's our pathway to reclaiming what's rightfully ours.
Q: What’s one thing people might not know about you?
A: While I attended college on a basketball scholarship, my true passion has always been soccer. I often wonder how far I could have gone had I continued pursuing it.
Q: WHAT GIVES YOU HOPE ABOUT THE REGION? WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE SOME OF OUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES HERE?
A: What gives me hope is witnessing individuals who look like me breaking through barriers that once seemed insurmountable. Our ancestors believed in possibilities beyond their circumstances, and we are the living testament to that belief. We are a resilient people, undeterred by external noise aiming to derail our progress. Yet, here we stand, forging ahead. The significant challenge lies in ensuring our systems evolve to match the pace of our collective courage.
Q: What’s something you’re involved in that other people should know about?
A: I serve as a mentor and assistant coach for a youth basketball program, working with girls from the communities I now serve. It keeps me grounded and reinforces that leadership is cultivated through consistent presence, not just words.