Dream of Detroit Janae’s Wilson builds safe haven communities for the most deserving

Janae L. Wilson is the founder of JLW Professional Services and an economic justice organizer raised and nurtured in Detroit.

For the past decade she has worked in community organizing and economic development spaces. She currently serves as Deputy Director at Dream of Detroit, a Black Muslim-led organization combining community organizing with housing and land development through a community land trust and long-term neighborhood stewardship programs.

Wilson has worked closely with entrepreneurs, local changemakers, and community organizations to turn community priorities into practical economic opportunities. She leads through relationships and believes success is measured by how well communities are able to stay rooted in and shape their own futures.