Aliisa Lahti

Aliisa Lahti grew up in central Michigan and now lives in Kalamazoo where they have been engaging in antiracism organizing with the local nonprofit, ERACCE (Eliminating Racism & Creating/Celebrating Equity) since 2009.  They studied Comparative Religion and Environmental Studies at Western Michigan University.  Aliisa serves on the Antiracism Transformation Team at PFC Natural Grocery and Deli where they previously served on the board for six years.  Aliisa is a skilled facilitator and core trainer with Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training (ERACCE’s national partner).  Collective decision making is a practice they engage in as often as possible. Aliisa finds the work of antiracism to be humanizing and life giving and is passionate about further exploring the intersections of identity.  Aliisa became a parent in 2014 and loves being outside and teaching and learning with their child, Weaver.