I’m Melissa Villanueva, a small business owner, community builder, and proud Filipino American running for DuPage County Board – District 1. Eleven years ago, I turned a small Craigslist coffee shop into Brewpoint Coffee, now an INC 5000 business and community hub. I’ve helped entrepreneurs of color secure nearly $1M in grants and served as an economic development commissioner and entrepreneur-in-residence.
Now I’m bringing that same energy to public service — building a county where growth and equity go hand in hand. This grassroots campaign is powered by people, not PACs. Your donation helps us get on the ballot, reach voters, and build a stronger DuPage, together.