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CEO of The Chicago Community Trust ().

Chicago, IL
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Joined October 2012
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 1

    Against the backdrop of a pandemic that has disproportionately impacted black and brown people, we watched another unarmed black man’s life snuffed out by police brutality before our very eyes. ⬇️

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  2. 28 minutes ago

    It is an honor to be recognized by , among three other outstanding leaders, for my work centered around and creating more opportunities for women. Learn more about the 2020 Leader Luncheon here:

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  3. Nov 17

    Read these reports from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and The Aspen Institute to learn more:

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  4. Nov 17

    In the conversation around , we must not stop emphasizing the importance of creating more opportunities to build wealth in Chicago’s underinvested communities.

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  5. Nov 17

    This is proof that can be an essential tool for bridging the racial that exists nationally and in our city.

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  6. Nov 17

    According to data from the and The , Black owners have a 12 times higher net worth than Black non-business owners, and owning a business helps build valuable assets for and families.

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  7. Nov 17

    Today is , which means more for the region than you may realize.

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  8. Nov 16

    Digital banking is just one industry that can help immensely when it comes to ending in and communities by improving processes that stabilize cash flow, build and repair credit, and build financial resiliency. Read:

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  9. Nov 16

    If you would like to learn more about how the ’s Pre-Development Fund aims to support and , do not miss the Pre-Development Information Session today at 1:00 p.m. CST. Register:

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  10. Nov 15

    It is expected of in roles to be overly apologetic after making a mistake. While it is important to own up to any wrongdoing, you cannot let it stop you from taking risks. Thank you to for allowing me to share my story:

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  11. Nov 14

    Closing the racial and ethnic would, most importantly, ensure equality for people that they have long deserved. Aside from this, it would also play a substantial role in improving the that many may fail to realize. Read:

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  12. Nov 13

    The ’s Pre-Development Fund aims to support community-based and by covering the costs of pre-development services. Join the information session on 11/16 to learn more. Read: More about the fund:

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  13. Nov 13

    A recent report from and shows 1 in 5 mothers are considering dropping out of the workforce due to added stress from , a statistic even more likely for women. Simply supporting your employees goes a long way. Read:

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  14. Nov 12

    Thank you to and for joining me to discuss the framework and strategy for introducing a in America, how to decide who gets it first, disparities in the vulnerabilities of communities, and more:

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  15. Nov 12

    "It's not about race, but it is about racism...we really wanted to focus on the factors that put one at risk if you are Black, Brown, Native American, et cetera."

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  16. Retweeted
    Nov 11

    One of our goals in closing the across is to ensure we connect philanthropy to impact to mobilize resources in more aligned and effective ways. Learn more about Connecting Philanthropy Impact and Joan Garvey Lundgren in this week’s feature!

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  17. Nov 11

    I am honored to be among leaders offering strategies to answer the question: What does an recovery look like? It begins with acknowledging complicity in maintaining harmful systems. Read Part 1: Read Part 2:

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  18. Nov 10

    Join me , , , , and Eric Smith on 11/12 for the launch of EMpower, as we discuss how to advance an economic . Today is the last day to RSVP:

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  19. Nov 10

    The will not work without the voices of those already doing the work to end discriminatory policies and practices that negatively impact the lives of people. Issues as dire as this cannot be solved with just promises. Read:

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  20. Nov 10

    Better days are ahead. There is no room for division. We must stand with one another and work together to create a more and future for all.

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  21. Nov 10

    The strongly believes in and supports Harris's message that this is a nation of possibilities, especially as it relates to our mission of closing the racial and ethnic and creating more opportunities and positions of power within communities of color.

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