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  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

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Volunteer Experience

  • Committee Member

    The Alliance for Alumni of Color at The Harvard Graduate School of Education

    - Present 5 years 11 months

    Education

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    EDAC, Co-Chair Financial Tools and Incentives Sub-Committee, Commissioner

    Cook County Government

    - Present 11 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is a 22 person advisory committee appointed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to advise the County regarding policies, strategies, and plans to improve the business environment, encourage productivity, and support people, places, and actions that can help the economy grow. EDAC’s members represent a broad range of public and private sector interests in Cook County. EDAC also reviews and approves many of the County’s…

    The Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is a 22 person advisory committee appointed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to advise the County regarding policies, strategies, and plans to improve the business environment, encourage productivity, and support people, places, and actions that can help the economy grow. EDAC’s members represent a broad range of public and private sector interests in Cook County. EDAC also reviews and approves many of the County’s economic development financing tools and incentives.

  • Board Member

    Chicago Community Land Trust

    - Present 12 years 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) was founded in 2006 to address the increasingly limited supply of funding for affordable housing. The goal of the CCLT is to preserve the long-term affordability of homes created through City programs and maintain a permanent pool of homeownership opportunities for working families.

    The CCLT is a non-profit corporation, with a board of directors that is appointed by the Mayor with Chicago City Council consent. Meetings are held at City Hall, 121 N.…

    The Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) was founded in 2006 to address the increasingly limited supply of funding for affordable housing. The goal of the CCLT is to preserve the long-term affordability of homes created through City programs and maintain a permanent pool of homeownership opportunities for working families.

    The CCLT is a non-profit corporation, with a board of directors that is appointed by the Mayor with Chicago City Council consent. Meetings are held at City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St., #1003A. The Land Trust operates citywide and is administered and staffed by the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.

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    Chair Strategic Planning Committee - Independent Board Director

    Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

    - Present 11 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    NHS is a nonprofit neighborhood revitalization organization committed to helping homeowners and strengthening neighborhoods throughout Chicago, South Suburban Cook County & Elgin. Neighborhood Lending Services (NLS), an NHS-affiliated corporation, is Illinois’ largest nonprofit lender for homeowners and new home buyers.

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    National Alumni Advisory Board - Member

    Loyola University Chicago

    - Present 11 years 7 months

    Education

    The National Alumni Advisory Board is a non-governing body comprised of 20-25 members who serve as an essential resource in helping to steward the mission of Alumni Relations through service as ambassadors, advisors, and advocates.

  • President and Executive Director, Commissioner

    Roseland Community Medical District Commission

    - 5 years 11 months

    Health

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    Independent Board Director

    National Children's Center

    - 7 years 4 months

    Children

    Founded 50 years ago, National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

    NCC's mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives.

    NCC's community-based services include early intervention, schools, employment, adult…

    Founded 50 years ago, National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

    NCC's mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives.

    NCC's community-based services include early intervention, schools, employment, adult day and residential programs. These quality, personalized, lifespan services now benefit more than 500 infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities every day.

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    Independent Board Director

    Illinois Housing Council

    - 2 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Founded in 2002, the Illinois Housing Council (IHC), a statewide non-profit organization, was created to promote the stabilization of Illinois communities through the construction and preservation of affordable housing. IHC is comprised of industry leaders committed to advancing our mission through education, information and constructive relationships with local, state and federal officials.

Honors & Awards

  • Alumni Service Award

    University of Notre Dame Mendoza Collage of Business

    Recognizes a graduate business alumnus/alumna who graduated within the past 7 years and has demonstrated commitment to the Mendoza College of Business or to the Mendoza mission of "Asking More of Business" through local service to the community.

Organizations

  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

    Governance Fellow

    - Present

    The National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) mission is to advance exemplary board leadership - for directors, by directors. We deliver the knowledge and insight that board members need to confidently navigate complex business challenges and enhance shareowner value. We amplify the collective voice of directors in setting a substantive policy agenda.

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