Darius Caffey, MPA
Founder; Chief Executive Officer
Born and raised on the South Side, Darius Caffey is a thought leader, focused on empowering underrepresented communities, collaborating with stakeholders, and addressing systemic challenges. He continues to show up as an adept social justice-oriented entrepreneur with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in business development, portfolio management, community relations, and creative arts. Caffey has also acted as an author, model, on-air host, producer, strategy consultant, adviser, facilitator, and educator for AmeriCorps, United Way, Chicago Public Schools, SoHo House, RUSH, and CAN-TV.
He obtained his education in the social sciences from the University of Missouri, where he learned to thrive as a leader, research scholar, and mentor. Currently, Caffey serves as Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked, a social impact design & media company; and Director of Institutional Partnerships for Black Alphabet, an arts & wellness nonprofit, where he leads their fundraising efforts.