Dyvonne Body is a Senior Civic Engagement Strategist for Sustainable Cities, where she oversees engagement for five cities in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast as they advance local solutions to climate change and racial wealth equity. For years, Dyvonne has worked within communities to support economic security, cross-sector partnerships, and participatory models that center community voice.

Prior to joining PolicyLink, Dyvonne was a Community Development Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she developed bold solutions that addressed local wealth and health disparities. She supported the creation of a state-led baby bonds policy and defined metrics for successful outcomes. At the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, Dyvonne led a research agenda on caregiving costs and supported a national coalition to identify investable solutions. She also managed a grant portfolio, working closely with community institutions in the South to reduce disparate impacts from municipal fines and fees.

Dyvonne has authored 14 publications on issues related to economic security, health equity, and climate adaptation. Dyvonne holds a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a proud Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellow and currently resides in New York City. In her free time, you can find Dyvonne listening to audiobooks, strolling art museums, or hanging out with family, friends, and her cat.