Quardean Lewis-Allen Biography

Quardean Lewis-Allen is a social entrepreneur and founder of Made in Brownsville. After growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Quardean went on to study architecture at Syracuse University. However, after graduation, he was drawn back to his hometown. He saw the potential for using design to address his community's social and economic challenges. In 2013, he founded Made in Brownsville. This nonprofit organization aims to empower young people in the neighborhood through design and creative skills. Made in Brownsville provides after-school and summer programs for local youth, teaching graphic design, product design, and architecture skills. The organization also operates a design studio that employs local young people and provides them professional experience and mentorship. Through these efforts, Made in Brownsville seeks to create pathways for young people to access higher education and careers in design and other creative fields. Quardean has been recognized for his work with Made in Brownsville, including being named a 2019 TED Fellow and receiving the 2020 Cooper Hewitt Emerging Designer Award. His innovative approach to using design as a tool for social change has inspired many, and his work with Made in Brownsville continues to positively impact the lives of young people in his community.

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