Kassie Beyer (she/her) is the Illinois Director for Jobs to Move America, building coalitions of community, environmental, and worker organizations to win benefits from local manufacturers and implement high-road purchasing policies throughout the state. Prior to joining JMA, Kassie worked as an organizer with SEIU Healthcare throughout the midwest developing comprehensive campaigns to raise standards for low-wage workers in the healthcare and child care industries. She is particularly interested in new organizing models for building worker power in non-traditional workplaces. Kassie also served as an organizer for Chicago Jobs with Justice helping unite unions with community based organizations to win racial and environmental justice fights.
Kassie is a native Iowan now residing in Chicago and enjoys biking, eating pupusas, and hanging out with her cat.