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Advance Illinois Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Alexandra Usher Alexandra Usher's Advance Illinois Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Attendance and Truancy Specialist at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Chicago Public Schools June 2014 - Present
Women Employed July 2013 - Present
The University of Chicago March 2013 - June 2014
The Chicago Policy Review April 2013 - May 2014
Advance Illinois June 2013 - September 2013
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) January 2013 - June 2013
Chicago Public Schools January 2013 - June 2013
Center on Education Policy September 2010 - August 2012
Kingman Boys and Girls Club October 2011 - June 2012
U.S. Fulbright Program September 2009 - October 2010
Skills
MS Office (Excel,..., Stata, German, Held Secret-level State..., Public Policy, Research, Media Relations, Editing, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Policy Issues, Policy Research, Grants, Proposal Writing, Politics, Policy, Teaching
Education
University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, (MPP) Public Policy
The George Washington University 2005 — 2009
B.A., International Affairs, Development Studies, German
Chicago Public Schools June 2014 - Present
Women Employed July 2013 - Present
The University of Chicago March 2013 - June 2014
The Chicago Policy Review April 2013 - May 2014
Advance Illinois June 2013 - September 2013
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) January 2013 - June 2013
Chicago Public Schools January 2013 - June 2013
Center on Education Policy September 2010 - August 2012
Kingman Boys and Girls Club October 2011 - June 2012
U.S. Fulbright Program September 2009 - October 2010
Skills
MS Office (Excel,..., Stata, German, Held Secret-level State..., Public Policy, Research, Media Relations, Editing, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Policy Issues, Policy Research, Grants, Proposal Writing, Politics, Policy, Teaching
Education
University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, (MPP) Public Policy
The George Washington University 2005 — 2009
B.A., International Affairs, Development Studies, German
Kristin Pollock Kristin Pollock's Advance Illinois Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Development Director
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Advance Illinois December 2013 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium November 2011 - November 2013
John G. Shedd Aquarium April 2011 - November 2011
John G. Shedd Aquarium October 2008 - April 2011
Ravinia Festival November 2005 - September 2008
Ravinia Festival March 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Research, Media Relations, Stewardship, Philanthropy, Annual Fund, Direct Marketing, Community Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Board Development, Raiser's Edge, Strategic Communications, Major Gift Development, Arts Administration, Relationship Management
Education
Bowdoin College 2000 — 2004
B.A., English, Visual Arts
New Trier High School 1996 — 2000
High School
Advance Illinois December 2013 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium November 2011 - November 2013
John G. Shedd Aquarium April 2011 - November 2011
John G. Shedd Aquarium October 2008 - April 2011
Ravinia Festival November 2005 - September 2008
Ravinia Festival March 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Research, Media Relations, Stewardship, Philanthropy, Annual Fund, Direct Marketing, Community Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Board Development, Raiser's Edge, Strategic Communications, Major Gift Development, Arts Administration, Relationship Management
Education
Bowdoin College 2000 — 2004
B.A., English, Visual Arts
New Trier High School 1996 — 2000
High School
Alexandra Baptiste Alexandra Baptiste's Advance Illinois Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Policy Analyst at Advance Illinois
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Advance Illinois January 2015 - Present
Advance Illinois August 2013 - December 2014
The Boston Consulting Group June 2012 - August 2012
Community House, Princeton University February 2011 - March 2012
Harlem Village Academies July 2011 - August 2011
Vector Marketing June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Research, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Op-eds, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Editing, Social Media, Policy, Qualitative Research
Education
Princeton University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Politics, African American Studies
Flintridge Preparatory School 2005 — 2009
Advance Illinois January 2015 - Present
Advance Illinois August 2013 - December 2014
The Boston Consulting Group June 2012 - August 2012
Community House, Princeton University February 2011 - March 2012
Harlem Village Academies July 2011 - August 2011
Vector Marketing June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Research, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Op-eds, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Editing, Social Media, Policy, Qualitative Research
Education
Princeton University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Politics, African American Studies
Flintridge Preparatory School 2005 — 2009
Emily Rivest Emily Rivest's Advance Illinois Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job Leadership Fellow at SAGA Innovations
Industry Public Policy
Experience
SAGA Innovations July 2015 - Present
Match Education August 2014 - June 2015
Advance Illinois June 2013 - December 2013
Northwestern University Phonathon September 2011 - August 2013
Chicago Public Schools April 2013 - June 2013
Compass to Care June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Editing, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, PowerPoint, WordPress, InDesign, Education Policy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Photoshop
Education
Northwestern University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Policy
SAGA Innovations July 2015 - Present
Match Education August 2014 - June 2015
Advance Illinois June 2013 - December 2013
Northwestern University Phonathon September 2011 - August 2013
Chicago Public Schools April 2013 - June 2013
Compass to Care June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Editing, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, PowerPoint, WordPress, InDesign, Education Policy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Photoshop
Education
Northwestern University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Policy
Amy Agosta Amy Agosta's Advance Illinois Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Outreach Fellow at Advance Illinois
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Advance Illinois June 2013 - Present
Teach for America August 2010 - June 2013
Bradley University August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Teaching, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Research, Curriculum Design, Higher Education
Education
Marian University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Education
Bradley University 2006 — 2010
BSW, Social Work
Advance Illinois June 2013 - Present
Teach for America August 2010 - June 2013
Bradley University August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Teaching, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Research, Curriculum Design, Higher Education
Education
Marian University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Education
Bradley University 2006 — 2010
BSW, Social Work
Fuzz Hogan Fuzz Hogan's Advance Illinois Experience January 2009 - July 2010
Job Managing Editor at New America
Industry Online Media
Experience
New America 2013 - Present
Planet Forward August 2010 - January 2013
Advance Illinois January 2009 - July 2010
CNN November 2005 - December 2008
CNN 2004 - 2006
CNN 1987 - 2004
Skills
Breaking News, Broadcast Journalism, Field Producing, Journalism, Video Production, Broadcast
Education
Northwestern University
BA, English
Northwestern University
MSJ, Print Journalism
New America 2013 - Present
Planet Forward August 2010 - January 2013
Advance Illinois January 2009 - July 2010
CNN November 2005 - December 2008
CNN 2004 - 2006
CNN 1987 - 2004
Skills
Breaking News, Broadcast Journalism, Field Producing, Journalism, Video Production, Broadcast
Education
Northwestern University
BA, English
Northwestern University
MSJ, Print Journalism
Matthew Fulle Matthew Fulle's Advance Illinois Experience November 2014 - March 2015
Job Student at Northwestern University
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Students For Education Reform May 2014 - Present
Senate Committte on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions July 2015 - September 2015
Advance Illinois November 2014 - March 2015
Students for Education Reform November 2013 - February 2015
City of Chicago Mayor's Office September 2014 - January 2015
The Committee to Elect Will Guzzardi June 2014 - August 2014
Seattle Public Schools October 2013 - June 2014
Students for Education Reform September 2013 - May 2014
The Youth Interactive Speaker Series 2012 - July 2013
Seattle CityClub April 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Debate, Research, Classical Piano, Youth Leadership, Youth Programs, Youth Engagement, Youth Mentoring, Education Reform, Local Government, Non-profit Volunteer, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2017
Communication and Media Studies
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
High School Diploma
Students For Education Reform May 2014 - Present
Senate Committte on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions July 2015 - September 2015
Advance Illinois November 2014 - March 2015
Students for Education Reform November 2013 - February 2015
City of Chicago Mayor's Office September 2014 - January 2015
The Committee to Elect Will Guzzardi June 2014 - August 2014
Seattle Public Schools October 2013 - June 2014
Students for Education Reform September 2013 - May 2014
The Youth Interactive Speaker Series 2012 - July 2013
Seattle CityClub April 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Debate, Research, Classical Piano, Youth Leadership, Youth Programs, Youth Engagement, Youth Mentoring, Education Reform, Local Government, Non-profit Volunteer, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2017
Communication and Media Studies
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
High School Diploma
Jim O'Connor Jim O'Connor's Advance Illinois Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Project Director at Advance Illinois, Charter School Founder
Industry Education Management
Experience
Advance Illinois May 2010 - Present
School District U-46 July 2009 - May 2010
KIPP Ascend Charter School July 2002 - June 2009
The Noble Network of Charter Schools August 2000 - June 2002
Teach For America 1995 - 1997
Skills
Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Special Education, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Non-profits, Curriculum Design
Education
National Louis University 2008 — 2010
MA, Educational Leadership
The University of Chicago 1998 — 2000
MS, Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame 1991 — 1995
BS, Biology
Providence HS
Advance Illinois May 2010 - Present
School District U-46 July 2009 - May 2010
KIPP Ascend Charter School July 2002 - June 2009
The Noble Network of Charter Schools August 2000 - June 2002
Teach For America 1995 - 1997
Skills
Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Special Education, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Non-profits, Curriculum Design
Education
National Louis University 2008 — 2010
MA, Educational Leadership
The University of Chicago 1998 — 2000
MS, Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame 1991 — 1995
BS, Biology
Providence HS
Kevin Rutter Kevin Rutter's Advance Illinois Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Teacher Leader
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Carl Schurz High School September 2002 - Present
Advance Illinois January 2011 - Present
Skills
Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Debate, Business, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Training, Program Management, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Instructional Technology, K-12, Instructional Design, Management, Policy, Classroom, Grant Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Higher Education, Program Development, Curriculum Development
Education
Northern Illinois University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Technology
University of Illinois Springfield 2010 — 2012
MA, Educational Leadership, 4.0/4.0 GPA
Loyola University 2002 — 2007
MA, Chicago Studies, 3.7/4.0
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1997
BA, Social Science
Moraine Valley Community College 1992 — 1993
Carl Schurz High School September 2002 - Present
Advance Illinois January 2011 - Present
Skills
Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Debate, Business, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Training, Program Management, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Instructional Technology, K-12, Instructional Design, Management, Policy, Classroom, Grant Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Higher Education, Program Development, Curriculum Development
Education
Northern Illinois University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Technology
University of Illinois Springfield 2010 — 2012
MA, Educational Leadership, 4.0/4.0 GPA
Loyola University 2002 — 2007
MA, Chicago Studies, 3.7/4.0
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1997
BA, Social Science
Moraine Valley Community College 1992 — 1993
Kiara Hughes's Advance Illinois Experience June 2014 - December 2014
Job Senior Associate at The Boston Consulting Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The Boston Consulting Group August 2015 - Present
Advance Illinois June 2014 - December 2014
The University of Chicago Crime Lab March 2014 - September 2014
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston July 2011 - June 2013
Baylor University Academic Support Programs August 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Stata, Economics, Matlab, Research, R, SPSS, PowerPoint, Quantitative Analytics, Econometrics, Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Differential Equations, Statistics, Multivariable Calculus, Program Evaluation, Organizational Design, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Qualitative Research, Policy, Economic Research, SAS, Data Analysis, Microeconomics
Education
University of Chicago 2013 — 2015
Baylor University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Fellows; Economics; and International Business
UCSB
The Boston Consulting Group August 2015 - Present
Advance Illinois June 2014 - December 2014
The University of Chicago Crime Lab March 2014 - September 2014
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston July 2011 - June 2013
Baylor University Academic Support Programs August 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Stata, Economics, Matlab, Research, R, SPSS, PowerPoint, Quantitative Analytics, Econometrics, Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Differential Equations, Statistics, Multivariable Calculus, Program Evaluation, Organizational Design, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Qualitative Research, Policy, Economic Research, SAS, Data Analysis, Microeconomics
Education
University of Chicago 2013 — 2015
Baylor University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Fellows; Economics; and International Business
UCSB
Efua Elens Eigbokhan Efua Elens Eigbokhan's Advance Illinois Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Director of Outreach at Advance Illinois
Industry Research
Experience
Clinique Research Services January 2011 - Present
Advance Illinois January 2011 - Present
Education
Saint Xavier University 1998 — 2003
Chemistry
Clinique Research Services January 2011 - Present
Advance Illinois January 2011 - Present
Education
Saint Xavier University 1998 — 2003
Chemistry
Jennifer (Latz-Hall) Hekman Jennifer (Latz-Hall) Hekman's Advance Illinois Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Assistant to the Dean of Facilities and Dean of Faculty Development
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health February 2015 - Present
Galin Education August 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois June 2013 - August 2013
North Point Lighthouse Charter School July 2012 - June 2013
Teach for America July 2011 - June 2013
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy August 2011 - June 2012
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys January 2010 - June 2011
BOLD Justice June 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, K4, Research, Teaching, Data Entry, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Staff Development, Training, Data Analysis, Classroom, Writing, Tutoring, Curriculum Development
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Barnard College 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health February 2015 - Present
Galin Education August 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois June 2013 - August 2013
North Point Lighthouse Charter School July 2012 - June 2013
Teach for America July 2011 - June 2013
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy August 2011 - June 2012
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys January 2010 - June 2011
BOLD Justice June 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, K4, Research, Teaching, Data Entry, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Staff Development, Training, Data Analysis, Classroom, Writing, Tutoring, Curriculum Development
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Barnard College 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Danielle Kathrein Danielle Kathrein's Advance Illinois Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Policy and Advocacy Fellow at Advance Illinois
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Advance Illinois June 2015 - August 2015
Ewing Marion Kauffman School June 2014 - June 2015
Teach For America August 2012 - June 2014
East High School August 2012 - May 2014
Oklahoma House of Representatives December 2011 - June 2012
GOPAC, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
International Studies Abroad September 2010 - August 2011
Oklahoma House of Representatives January 2011 - June 2011
M-D Building Products January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Oklahoma 2008 — 2011
B.A.S, Letters, Political Science and Italian
Advance Illinois June 2015 - August 2015
Ewing Marion Kauffman School June 2014 - June 2015
Teach For America August 2012 - June 2014
East High School August 2012 - May 2014
Oklahoma House of Representatives December 2011 - June 2012
GOPAC, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
International Studies Abroad September 2010 - August 2011
Oklahoma House of Representatives January 2011 - June 2011
M-D Building Products January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Oklahoma 2008 — 2011
B.A.S, Letters, Political Science and Italian
Aaron Massey's Advance Illinois Experience September 2012 - May 2013
Job Dean of Scholars at Gestalt Community Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Gestalt Community Schools July 2015 - Present
Democracy Prep Public Schools August 2014 - July 2015
The Noble Network of Charter Schools July 2013 - July 2014
Brown University June 2012 - July 2013
Advance Illinois September 2012 - May 2013
Insight Education Group, Inc. September 2012 - December 2012
Teach for America June 2010 - July 2012
State Farm Insurance June 2010 - August 2010
Westside Development Task Force May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Teaching, Stata, Higher Education, Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Design, SPSS, Research, Grant Writing, Program Development, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Policy, International Relations
Education
Brown University 2012 — 2013
Urban Education Policy, Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Urban Communities and Development, Sociology
Gestalt Community Schools July 2015 - Present
Democracy Prep Public Schools August 2014 - July 2015
The Noble Network of Charter Schools July 2013 - July 2014
Brown University June 2012 - July 2013
Advance Illinois September 2012 - May 2013
Insight Education Group, Inc. September 2012 - December 2012
Teach for America June 2010 - July 2012
State Farm Insurance June 2010 - August 2010
Westside Development Task Force May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Teaching, Stata, Higher Education, Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Design, SPSS, Research, Grant Writing, Program Development, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Policy, International Relations
Education
Brown University 2012 — 2013
Urban Education Policy, Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Urban Communities and Development, Sociology
Sarah Hartwick Sarah Hartwick's Advance Illinois Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Director of Government Relations at Advance Illinois
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Advance Illinois December 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois August 2012 - December 2013
House Republican Staff August 2009 - August 2012
Illinois Head Start Association August 2008 - August 2009
Cook-Witter August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Budgets, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Legislation
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2007 — 2008
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of Illinois Springfield 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Studies, Economics, Communications
Advance Illinois December 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois August 2012 - December 2013
House Republican Staff August 2009 - August 2012
Illinois Head Start Association August 2008 - August 2009
Cook-Witter August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Budgets, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Legislation
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2007 — 2008
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of Illinois Springfield 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Studies, Economics, Communications
Elizabeth Dierksheide's Advance Illinois Experience July 2009 - October 2013
Job Chief of Staff, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Industry Research
Experience
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago October 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois July 2009 - October 2013
Chicago Public Schools 2006 - 2009
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services September 2003 - November 2006
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls November 1993 - October 1995
United Airlines January 1991 - October 1993
Office of the Governor, State of Illinois February 1985 - December 1990
Skills
Education policy, Child welfare, Team Building, Grants, Education Policy, Child Welfare, Fundraising, Policy, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits
Education
DePauw University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
DePauw University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago October 2013 - Present
Advance Illinois July 2009 - October 2013
Chicago Public Schools 2006 - 2009
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services September 2003 - November 2006
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls November 1993 - October 1995
United Airlines January 1991 - October 1993
Office of the Governor, State of Illinois February 1985 - December 1990
Skills
Education policy, Child welfare, Team Building, Grants, Education Policy, Child Welfare, Fundraising, Policy, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits
Education
DePauw University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
DePauw University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Ciara Mentzer Ciara Mentzer's Advance Illinois Experience May 2012 - September 2014
Job Communications Strategist at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Chicago Public Schools September 2014 - Present
Advance Illinois May 2012 - September 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison September 2011 - May 2012
Advance Illinois May 2011 - May 2012
Schneider for Congress June 2011 - August 2011
Wisconsin State Senate January 2011 - May 2011
New York State Assembly January 2008 - July 2010
New York City Department of Education June 2004 - August 2007
Northwestern University September 1999 - June 2003
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Policy, Education Policy, Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Political Communication, Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Non-profits, Newsletters, Program Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Government Relations, Research, Editing, Public Administration, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Stata, Spanish Translation
Education
Northwestern University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Studies, Spanish
City University of New York City College 2004 — 2006
Master of Science in Education, Bilingual Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy
Chicago Public Schools September 2014 - Present
Advance Illinois May 2012 - September 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison September 2011 - May 2012
Advance Illinois May 2011 - May 2012
Schneider for Congress June 2011 - August 2011
Wisconsin State Senate January 2011 - May 2011
New York State Assembly January 2008 - July 2010
New York City Department of Education June 2004 - August 2007
Northwestern University September 1999 - June 2003
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Policy, Education Policy, Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Political Communication, Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Non-profits, Newsletters, Program Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Government Relations, Research, Editing, Public Administration, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Stata, Spanish Translation
Education
Northwestern University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Studies, Spanish
City University of New York City College 2004 — 2006
Master of Science in Education, Bilingual Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy
Will Hobart Will Hobart's Advance Illinois Experience September 2009 - April 2010
Job Executive Director, Office of Student Support and Engagement at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chicago Public Schools August 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools September 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Public Schools October 2011 - September 2013
Chicago Public Schools April 2010 - October 2011
Advance Illinois September 2009 - April 2010
Teach For America June 2009 - September 2009
The New Teacher Project November 2008 - June 2009
Teach for America June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Program Evaluation, Teaching, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Nonprofits, Cross-functional Team..., RFP Design, RFP Generation, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Presenting to Senior..., Benefit Cost Analysis, Operations Management, Budget Monitoring, Grants, Program Management, Procurement Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Dropout Prevention, Charter Schools, Data Analysis, Educational Leadership, Classroom
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
M.P.P.
Chestnut Hill College 2006 — 2008
M.Ed
Kalamazoo College 2002 — 2006
B.A.
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija 2004 — 2005
Chicago Public Schools August 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools September 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Public Schools October 2011 - September 2013
Chicago Public Schools April 2010 - October 2011
Advance Illinois September 2009 - April 2010
Teach For America June 2009 - September 2009
The New Teacher Project November 2008 - June 2009
Teach for America June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Program Evaluation, Teaching, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Nonprofits, Cross-functional Team..., RFP Design, RFP Generation, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Presenting to Senior..., Benefit Cost Analysis, Operations Management, Budget Monitoring, Grants, Program Management, Procurement Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Dropout Prevention, Charter Schools, Data Analysis, Educational Leadership, Classroom
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
M.P.P.
Chestnut Hill College 2006 — 2008
M.Ed
Kalamazoo College 2002 — 2006
B.A.
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija 2004 — 2005
Benjamin Boer's Advance Illinois Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Education Policy Expert
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Advance Illinois October 2008 - Present
Obama for America 2008 - 2008
Schoolnet 2005 - 2007
AHA! interactive 2001 - 2005
Sapient 1998 - 2001
Skills
Policy, Nonprofits, Research, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Education Policy, Community Outreach, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
Masters, Public Policy
Brown University 1992 — 1998
Master, Computer Science
Advance Illinois October 2008 - Present
Obama for America 2008 - 2008
Schoolnet 2005 - 2007
AHA! interactive 2001 - 2005
Sapient 1998 - 2001
Skills
Policy, Nonprofits, Research, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Education Policy, Community Outreach, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
Masters, Public Policy
Brown University 1992 — 1998
Master, Computer Science
Matt Lyons's Advance Illinois Experience September 2008 - June 2009
Job Chief Operating Officer at The Chicago Public Education Fund
Industry Education Management
Experience
The Chicago Public Education Fund August 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools August 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Public Schools November 2011 - July 2013
Chicago Public Schools May 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Public Schools September 2009 - September 2010
Chicago Public Schools June 2009 - December 2009
Advance Illinois September 2008 - June 2009
ICF International July 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Education Policy, Leadership, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Performance Management, Program Development, Training, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Grants, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
Broad Center for the Management of School Systems 2011 — 2013
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership
Brown University 2008 — 2009
Master of Arts (MA), Urban Education Policy
University of Rochester 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
The Chicago Public Education Fund August 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools August 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Public Schools November 2011 - July 2013
Chicago Public Schools May 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Public Schools September 2009 - September 2010
Chicago Public Schools June 2009 - December 2009
Advance Illinois September 2008 - June 2009
ICF International July 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Education Policy, Leadership, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Performance Management, Program Development, Training, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Grants, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
Broad Center for the Management of School Systems 2011 — 2013
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership
Brown University 2008 — 2009
Master of Arts (MA), Urban Education Policy
University of Rochester 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
sharod gordon's Advance Illinois Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Associate ViceChancellor Legislative, Government & Community Affairs at City Colleges of Chicago
Industry Education Management
Experience
City Colleges of Chicago January 2013 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago May 2012 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago 2011 - May 2012
Advance Illinois 2009 - 2011
DIrect Sound Audio 1995 - 1998
Skills
Government, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Community Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Policy
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1996
Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Inner-city Studies
City Colleges of Chicago January 2013 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago May 2012 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago 2011 - May 2012
Advance Illinois 2009 - 2011
DIrect Sound Audio 1995 - 1998
Skills
Government, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Community Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Policy
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1996
Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Inner-city Studies
Endea Murry's Advance Illinois Experience September 2012 - September 2013
Job Policy and Communications Fellow at Advance Illinois
Industry Research
Experience
Advance Illinois September 2012 - September 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago October 2007 - May 2009
Out-of-School Time Chicago May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Policy Studies in Urban Education
Howard University 2003 — 2006
Educational Psychology, Educational Psychology
Howard University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Advance Illinois September 2012 - September 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago October 2007 - May 2009
Out-of-School Time Chicago May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Policy Studies in Urban Education
Howard University 2003 — 2006
Educational Psychology, Educational Psychology
Howard University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Anne Filer's Advance Illinois Experience January 2013 - June 2013
Job Data and Accountability Specialist at Kingsman Academy Public Charter School
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School/Options Public Charter School July 2014 - Present
Harris School of Public Policy Professor Don Stewart August 2013 - June 2014
Consortium for Educational Change June 2013 - August 2013
Illinois State Board of Education January 2013 - June 2013
Advance Illinois January 2013 - June 2013
Achievement First July 2011 - June 2012
Teach For America June 2009 - April 2012
Campaign to Elect Sara Orozco September 2008 - November 2008
Morin's Landscaping May 2008 - September 2008
Massachusetts Democratic Party January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Curriculum Development, Education Policy, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Educational Leadership, Fundraising, Tutoring, Teaching, Community Outreach, Research, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Teacher Training, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Grant Writing
Education
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy 2012 — 2014
MPP, Public Policy
Boston College 2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, History
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School/Options Public Charter School July 2014 - Present
Harris School of Public Policy Professor Don Stewart August 2013 - June 2014
Consortium for Educational Change June 2013 - August 2013
Illinois State Board of Education January 2013 - June 2013
Advance Illinois January 2013 - June 2013
Achievement First July 2011 - June 2012
Teach For America June 2009 - April 2012
Campaign to Elect Sara Orozco September 2008 - November 2008
Morin's Landscaping May 2008 - September 2008
Massachusetts Democratic Party January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Curriculum Development, Education Policy, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Educational Leadership, Fundraising, Tutoring, Teaching, Community Outreach, Research, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Teacher Training, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Grant Writing
Education
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy 2012 — 2014
MPP, Public Policy
Boston College 2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, History
James Fegan's Advance Illinois Experience August 2009 - November 2009
Job Assignment Manager at FOX28 News
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Catbird Seat March 2014 - Present
FOX28 News December 2013 - Present
FanSided.com March 2012 - March 2014
National Basketball Retired Players Association May 2013 - November 2013
Comcast Sportsnet Chicago January 2013 - March 2013
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group March 2010 - October 2012
MetroSouth Medical Center November 2009 - March 2012
Advance Illinois August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Editing, Freelance Writing, Short Stories, Journalism, Blogging, Feature Articles, Publishing, Digital Media, Video Editing, Social Media
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
The Catbird Seat March 2014 - Present
FOX28 News December 2013 - Present
FanSided.com March 2012 - March 2014
National Basketball Retired Players Association May 2013 - November 2013
Comcast Sportsnet Chicago January 2013 - March 2013
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group March 2010 - October 2012
MetroSouth Medical Center November 2009 - March 2012
Advance Illinois August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Editing, Freelance Writing, Short Stories, Journalism, Blogging, Feature Articles, Publishing, Digital Media, Video Editing, Social Media
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Teresa Ramos's Advance Illinois Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Outreach Director at Advance Illinois
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Advance Illinois November 2012 - Present
Organization of the NorthEast June 2011 - November 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2011
Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society August 2007 - May 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2006 - May 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Social Justice, Grants, Student Affairs
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Latina/Latino Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Concentration in Educational Policy Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Political Science
Advance Illinois November 2012 - Present
Organization of the NorthEast June 2011 - November 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2011
Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society August 2007 - May 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2006 - May 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Social Justice, Grants, Student Affairs
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Latina/Latino Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Concentration in Educational Policy Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Political Science
Ashley Heard's Advance Illinois Experience September 2014 - November 2014
Job Director of Strategy and Innovation at New Schools for Baton Rouge
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
New Schools for Baton Rouge November 2014 - Present
Advance Illinois September 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Network of Charter Schools January 2013 - July 2014
P-20 Council October 2012 - January 2013
Franczek Radelet P.C. September 2012 - December 2012
Education Pioneers June 2012 - August 2012
Equip for Equality January 2012 - May 2012
Teach for America June 2011 - August 2011
Teach for America August 2009 - June 2011
Teach for America August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Teaching, Budgeting, Grants, Special Education, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Budgets, Curriculum Design, Mediation, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach, Educational Leadership
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D
American University 2006 — 2008
M.A, Special Education
Vanderbilt University 2002 — 2006
B.A., English
New Schools for Baton Rouge November 2014 - Present
Advance Illinois September 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Network of Charter Schools January 2013 - July 2014
P-20 Council October 2012 - January 2013
Franczek Radelet P.C. September 2012 - December 2012
Education Pioneers June 2012 - August 2012
Equip for Equality January 2012 - May 2012
Teach for America June 2011 - August 2011
Teach for America August 2009 - June 2011
Teach for America August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Teaching, Budgeting, Grants, Special Education, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Budgets, Curriculum Design, Mediation, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach, Educational Leadership
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D
American University 2006 — 2008
M.A, Special Education
Vanderbilt University 2002 — 2006
B.A., English
Stephanie Shear's Advance Illinois Experience July 2012 - August 2012
Job Director of Talent at Accelerate Institute
Industry Education Management
Experience
Accelerate Institute August 2015 - Present
Charter Substitute Teaching Network April 2014 - August 2015
Northwestern University December 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Public Health Institute October 2013 - December 2013
NYC Department of Education April 2008 - September 2013
Teach For America April 2008 - September 2013
Advance Illinois July 2012 - August 2012
Ecuador Eco-Volunteer Up Foundation July 2010 - August 2010
Envision Experience January 2008 - April 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Teaching
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, 3.9
University of Arizona 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Management and Policy and Political Science, 3.6
Accelerate Institute August 2015 - Present
Charter Substitute Teaching Network April 2014 - August 2015
Northwestern University December 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Public Health Institute October 2013 - December 2013
NYC Department of Education April 2008 - September 2013
Teach For America April 2008 - September 2013
Advance Illinois July 2012 - August 2012
Ecuador Eco-Volunteer Up Foundation July 2010 - August 2010
Envision Experience January 2008 - April 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Teaching
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, 3.9
University of Arizona 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Management and Policy and Political Science, 3.6
Bettina Marshall's Advance Illinois Experience July 2011 - January 2012
Job Nonprofit Organization Management Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Alliance for the Great Lakes February 2012 - Present
Advance Illinois July 2011 - January 2012
The University of Chicago December 2007 - May 2011
University of Chicago January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Outlook, Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master's Degree, Public Administration
DePaul University 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Human Resources
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing Communications emphasis Advertising
Alliance for the Great Lakes February 2012 - Present
Advance Illinois July 2011 - January 2012
The University of Chicago December 2007 - May 2011
University of Chicago January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Outlook, Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master's Degree, Public Administration
DePaul University 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Human Resources
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing Communications emphasis Advertising