For Jessica Swoyer Green, Barrington’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, being a good citizen begins with being a good neighbor. Raised in a family known for its philanthropy and civic leadership, Jessica has found her own ways to strengthen the community, believing that meaningful change begins with listening, participation, and a willingness to make room for others at the table.
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Ask Jessica Swoyer Green what it means to be a good citizen, and her answer is simple. “I think it just means being a good neighbor,” she says. “Being active and engaged. With community comes responsibility. And so, it means to give back in the ways that I can.”
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