James Mumm

James Mumm is Director of Organizing at National People's Action.

James Mumm is Director of Organizing at National People's Action. James began his organizing career at NPA in 1990, serving as their Chicago organizer, national conference coordinator and newspaper editor. He subsequently worked in Chicago for the Metropolitan Tenants Organization and Organization of the NorthEast before moving to the Bronx to become the Co-Director of Mothers on the Move and then Executive Director of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition. James has led successful campaigns for inclusionary zoning, living wage jobs, and community-led development in both Chicago and New York. He served on the board of the National Organizers Alliance and the Chicago Community Organizing Cooperative, writes periodic articles for progressive media. After fifteen years away, James rejoined the NPA staff in late 2008 and is excited about building a powerful network and social justice movement.

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