Sam Brandstrader

Assistant Program Director, Southwest Organizing Project

2025 Chicago Peace Fellow

Sam Brandstrader holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Urban Planning & Public Policy. He worked at the City of Chicago’s Planned Developments Department before transitioning into real estate development and management. Now expanding into marketing and brand development, Sam also co-founded a safari company in Uganda, promoting holistic tourism. He is passionate about blending urban planning, real estate, and sustainable tourism to create positive community impacts.

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