Meet AGNITOR Nick Davis
Fun Facts about Nick
- I’ve worked in a laboratory that tests pieces of spaceships to make sure they’re safe for flying.
- I learned to fly a plane when I was in high school!
What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?
Think for yourself, trust your gut, and build strong relationships with people who support your goals.
Nick’s AFNR Journey
Nick Davis is a storyteller, DJ, cook, and organizer committed to building compassionate relationships that create capacity for healing, nourishment, and agency for his people. He’s played many roles in the Chicago food system—restaurant cook, community organizer, communications strategist, policy advocate, volunteer coordinator. He is currently the Managing Director for Community Engagement and Communications at the Community Food Navigator and is responsible for increasing coordination in our regional food system, building power among growers of color, and telling stories that move us closer to liberation and life. Nick can be spotted chasing chickens on his friend’s farms and DJing cookouts and House music functions across Chicago.
What does a Managing Director for Communications and Engagement do?
My job is to oversee all communications, community engagement, and policy work we do. There are no education requirements for my job!