Changó Cummings is the Environmental Design Lab lead at JXTA, having been involved with the Enviro lab for the past 16 yrs. Chango works professionally as an Architectural designer/Artist/Educator and practices throughout North America & beyond. Currently serving as adjunct professor of architecture and conducting research at the University of Minnesota. Changó’s work weaves through the realms of art, design, place-making, education, and regenerative community building. His hands-on design practice goes beyond blueprints and software, bridging the gap between design, theory, storytelling and real-world impact. His practice is at the nexus of disciplines, recognizing the symbiotic relationship between education, and community, with a focus on the Black/Indigenous Diaspora. Fun fact: Chango was a part of the first Enviro Lab course in 2009 “Kids Green Revolution lab.”