Chinedum (Chin) Nnodum

Chinedum (Chin) Nnodum joined the Foundation in 2023 as Director, Community Strategies. In 2025, Chin transitioned into a new role, Director, Social & Economic Mobility. In this new position, Chin will lead the Foundation’s community leadership efforts, grantmaking, and collective impact strategy to advance social and economic mobility across Fairfield County.

Prior to joining the Community Foundation, Chin worked for FaithActs for Education where he spent the last few years as their Community Organizer. During his time there he was responsible for leading organizing campaigns, developing members into leaders, and maintaining relationships with partner community organizations.

An alumnus of Cornell University, Ithaca College, Sacred Heart University and the University of Bridgeport, Chin’s experiences informed his perspective regarding systematic change and education equity. He is dedicated to improving the conditions for students throughout Connecticut and has worked in education in both the public and non-profit sector. Outside of work, you can find Chin volunteering and organizing locally.