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Member Stories

Our members work together and push the system from many different angles, creating real change and opportunities that allow every child to succeed in school and in life.

We Lead

We run

We create

we Lead

Our members lead from seats throughout the community. From community organizers, to our district's Parent Champion, to serving on school governing bodies, their leadership impacts thousands of children.

Member Stories Blog

Stephanie Reed: Broadening Educational Pathways

Class 3, Lead

Stephanie Reed: Broadening Educational Pathways

Class 3, Lead

Class 3, Lead

Annie Cervenka: Amplifying Individual Voices to Create Powerful Coalitions

Class 2, Lead

Annie Cervenka: Amplifying Individual Voices to Create Powerful Coalitions

Class 2, Lead

Class 2, Lead

Tim'm West: Leading Locally and Nationally

Lead, Class 1

Tim'm West: Leading Locally and Nationally

Lead, Class 1

Lead, Class 1

Emanual Kimble: Heads to Capitol Hill

Class 4, Lead

Emanual Kimble: Heads to Capitol Hill

Class 4, Lead

Class 4, Lead

Akshayaa Venkatakrishnan: Bringing Curiosity, Empathy, and Fun to Her Classroom

Lead, Class 2

Akshayaa Venkatakrishnan: Bringing Curiosity, Empathy, and Fun to Her Classroom

Lead, Class 2

Lead, Class 2

Amber Brown: Activating Strengths & Transforming Workplace Culture

Class 2, Lead

Amber Brown: Activating Strengths & Transforming Workplace Culture

Class 2, Lead

Class 2, Lead

Jasmine Coaston: Working Across our Community

Lead, Class 1

Jasmine Coaston: Working Across our Community

Lead, Class 1

Lead, Class 1

Jill Jonassen: Advocating & Organizing for Change

Class 3, Lead

Jill Jonassen: Advocating & Organizing for Change

Class 3, Lead

Class 3, Lead

Hannah Frolich: Prepares to Lead a Classroom

Class 3, Lead

Hannah Frolich: Prepares to Lead a Classroom

Class 3, Lead

Class 3, Lead

Malinda McReynolds: Leading at the School and District Levels

Class 3, Lead

Malinda McReynolds: Leading at the School and District Levels

Class 3, Lead

Class 3, Lead

LaRonda Thomas: Takes On New Role as CPS Parent Champion

Lead, Class 2

LaRonda Thomas: Takes On New Role as CPS Parent Champion

Lead, Class 2

Lead, Class 2

Sally Grimes: Bringing Equity In Access To Extracurricular Activities

Class 3, Lead

Sally Grimes: Bringing Equity In Access To Extracurricular Activities

Class 3, Lead

Class 3, Lead

Nona Landis: Providing Equity in College Access

Class 2, Lead

Nona Landis: Providing Equity in College Access

Class 2, Lead

Class 2, Lead

Jessica Moore: Leading as a Community Organizer

Lead, Class 2

Jessica Moore: Leading as a Community Organizer

Lead, Class 2

Lead, Class 2

we Run

Our members run for office - and win - at all different levels. From city-wide and district-wide roles, to school and community offices, our members are influencing outcomes for children.

Member Stories Blog

Create, Class 4, Run

Mary Wineberg: Olympic Runner Runs for School Board

Create, Class 4, Run

Create, Class 4, Run

Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett: Runs for CPS School Board

Run, Class 1

Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett: Runs for CPS School Board

Run, Class 1

Run, Class 1

Gus Ricksecker: Manages a City Council Campaign

Run, Class 2

Gus Ricksecker: Manages a City Council Campaign

Run, Class 2

Run, Class 2

we Create

Our members use their skills, knowledge, and network to create equitable and inclusive policies and opportunities for students.

Member Stories Blog

Create, Class 4, Run

Mary Wineberg: Olympic Runner Runs for School Board

Create, Class 4, Run

Create, Class 4, Run

Indi Ekanayake: Partnering with Communities to Redesign Schooling

Create, Class 2

Indi Ekanayake: Partnering with Communities to Redesign Schooling

Create, Class 2

Create, Class 2

Miyah Byrd: Storytelling as a Balm for Mental Health

Create, Class 3

Miyah Byrd: Storytelling as a Balm for Mental Health

Create, Class 3

Create, Class 3

Alexander Hill: Connecting Healthy Eating to Academic Success

Create, Class 2

Alexander Hill: Connecting Healthy Eating to Academic Success

Create, Class 2

Create, Class 2

Buthaina Karaman: Creates a New Partnership to Address Food Insecurity

Create, Class 3

Buthaina Karaman: Creates a New Partnership to Address Food Insecurity

Create, Class 3

Create, Class 3

Marcia Futel: Turning Her Vision for Impact Into a New Program

Create, Class 2

Marcia Futel: Turning Her Vision for Impact Into a New Program

Create, Class 2

Create, Class 2

Bryan Hatcher: Evaluating Mentoring Relationships

Create, Class 3

Bryan Hatcher: Evaluating Mentoring Relationships

Create, Class 3

Create, Class 3

Rabina Anand: Getting Elementary School Students Excited About Their Futures

Create, Class 3

Rabina Anand: Getting Elementary School Students Excited About Their Futures

Create, Class 3

Create, Class 3