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Rachel Arfa, J.D., is an attorney at Equip for Equality, a legal organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in the State of Illinois. |
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Erryn Cobb is the CEO of Fetch Integrated Marketing Communications (Fetch IMC) in Chicago and co-founder of homiey, an event and co-working space in Humboldt Park. |
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Remberto Del Real is the Chief Marketing Officer of DeVry University. |
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Cheryl Desir is the General Manager of the University of Chicago Gleacher Center and Regional Director of Wolfgang Puck Catering. |
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Katie Dowling is Vice President, Delivery & Execution at Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). |
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Alice DuBose is the Founder of Philanthropy RX, a fundraising consultant firm that she founded in 2006. Philanthropy Rx works closely with key staff, volunteers and leaders to design and implement fundraising programs and campaigns |
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Thomas L. Holt is a partner at Perkins Coie with a focus on trademark, trade dress, copyright, false advertising, and patent law. |
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Lisa Yun Lee (Secretary) is a cultural activist and Executive Director of the National Public Housing Museum. |
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Masum Momaya, EdD, is a Fellow at Open Society Foundations and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, founder of a consulting practice "Curating Words, Strategies and Sights for Justice and Rights" and author of a forthcoming book on curating justice. |
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Rose Parisi (Vice Chair) is a consultant and arts advocate. |
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Jason Quiara is Senior Program Officer for the Education & Economic Mobility Program at the Joyce Foundation where he manages a national grant-making strategy to ensure students leave high school with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and career. |
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Mike Siurek is a Senior Vice President with Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) in their Healthcare and Institutions group. |
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Kwesi Smith is a Global Research Analyst covering large-cap Consumer stocks at William Blair. |
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Mel Smith (Treasurer) is the owner and former president of Investment Concepts, Inc. |
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Cat Tager (Chair) is Associate Director of Education at the Old Town School of Folk Music. |
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Scott Wang is a Senior Manager at ShopRunner, a Chicago-based e-commerce startup, focusing on new ventures, strategy development, and special projects. |
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Acasia Wilson Feinberg is the Director of Growth and Development at The Danielson Group where she works to ensure all kids have access to great teaching. |
STAFF
Mesha Arant, Manager of Administration and Programs
Esther Grisham Grimm, Executive Director
Julia Mayer, Manager of Development
Sara Slawnik, Director of Programs
Mike Siurek is a Senior Vice President with Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) in their Healthcare and Institutions group.