Ti Abner

Membership Director

Ti Abner is a licensed Social Worker and Community Organizer born and raised in Philadelphia. Engaging in consistent analysis and meditation throughout her experiences, she came to understand that interpersonal and mental health “issues,” have generational, macro and systemic roots. Ti committed her graduate school education at Bryn Mawr Graduate School Of Social Work and Social Research to studying macro level practices and approaches to systemic change. Over that time, Ti transitioned out of traditional mental health roles and into direct freedom work with a focus on the black liberation movement. Ti utilizes a variety of traditional (mainstream)  and nontraditional resources, mediums, skills and healing modalities for the work of both internal and external liberation. In contrast to systemic processes, she recognizes the importance of Cooperative frameworks as an expression of communality. Her work centers community, understanding it is necessary for creating an environment that supports change, healing, freedom and social justice endeavors. Ti continues to share, guide and support individuals, collectives and communities in radical change efforts locally and nationally.

You can reach Ti at ti@philadelphia.coop.

Corey Reidy
Co-op Development Director 

Corey Reidy (she/her) has been organizing with cooperatives since 2008, and has been a worker-owner of two different cooperatives, as well as a member of multiple user cooperatives. Corey has also been a social justice organizer for nearly two decades, currently focusing on climate justice and abolitionist struggles.

When not organizing, Corey practices and teaches yoga, enjoys spending time with her cats, friends, little garden plot, and is an avid reader. Corey graduated from Towson University with her Bachelor’s in Cultural Studies. One of her senior theses studied the power of the cooperative movement.

You can reach Corey at corey@philadelphia.coop

Teressa
Cooperative Developer

Teressa is a development consultant, educator, and writer based in the Philadelphia tri‑state area. She has over 15 years of experience in education and collaborative nonprofit and business development. She has built a career focused on high‑quality programs, increasing access, and capacity building through strategic planning and cross‑sector partnerships. Her work includes designing and facilitating dynamic, high‑impact trainings and supporting organizations in understanding and meeting compliance and credentialing requirements, as well as securing funding.

Outside of work, Teressa enjoys cooking, gardening, and writing. She believes that storytelling brings clarity, healing, and change, and she is committed to creating sustainable pathways to success for underserved communities. Her academic studies include creative writing, education, and organizational development.

You can reach Teressa at teressa@philadelphia.coop

Lily Xie

Cooperative Developer

Lily Xie is an artist, educator, and cultural organizer dedicated to building the solidarity economy. In collaboration with grassroots organizers and frontline communities, she facilitates creative projects with a focus on racial justice, environmental justice, and abolition. The magic they’ve created together has taken the form of stop motion animations, zines, phone hotlines, large-scale public projections, sculptures, comics, and more. Lily holds a Masters in City Planning from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT, where she researched the role of worker cooperatives in closing the racial wealth gap. 

You can reach Lily at lily@philadelphia.coop.