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Elizabeth

Program Associate

She/her, They/them

Education, Human Resources, Social and community services

Elizabeth is smiling at the camera wearing rainbow framed glasses and a yellow top.

Parul Arora

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Rush University Medical Center

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Seniors

Parul stands smiling in front of a gray background. Parul is an Asian American woman with long black hair and wears a black blazer over a purple top. She wears black pants and has her right hand in her pockets.

Jesus Ignacio Balcazar

Mathematic Researcher

DePaul University

Education, Finance, Insurance

Ignacio is wearing a white and blue checkered button up top and is smiling at the camera.

Anthony Abou Ezzi

Owner and Principal Attorney

Anthony is smiling against a gray background.

Kyle Adams

Senior Financial Analyst

Arts and Culture, Finance, Technology

Kyle smiling against a gray background with a random white pattern. He has light-to-medium skin tone, short brown hair, and is wearing a navy jacket and a light blue collar shirt.

Tara Ahern

Project Director

The Illinois Self Advocacy Alliance

Disability Rights

Tara is smiling in front of a black background. She has curled blonde hair, a blank top, and a floral silver necklace.

Sadaf Ajani

Founder and Principal Consultant

They/them/theirs

Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development, Youth Development

Sadaf stands smiling in front of a white background. They are Asian American with long black hair and they wear a long sleeve blue button up shirt.

Azeema Akram

Administrative Law Judge

Illinois Human Rights Commission

Legal, Public Policy

Azeema is smiling against a gray background.

Joe Albritton

CTA ADA Advisory Committee

Arts and Culture, Community Inclusion, Disability Rights, Education, Intergovernmental Affairs

Joe is smiling in front of the Chicago flag.

Sergio Alfaro

Senior Training and Deployment Specialist

Health and Human Services, Technology, Veterans Affairs

Sergio smiling against a gray background. He has a white collared dress shirt with small polka dots and a black tie. He has medium-tone skin, brown eyes, short graying black hair, and closely cropped facial hair.

Erick Allen

Chief Visionary

The Prospectus Group

Organizational Development/Human Resources

Erick is smiling in an outdoor setting.

Zully Alvarado

Founder and President

Causes for Change International

Development, Program Development

Zully is smiling in front of a gauzy curtain

Stephanie Anderson

Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools, Vaughn Occupational High School

Education, Program Development

Stephanie is smiling against a gray background.

Patrick Andrade

Assistive Technology and Accessibility Manager

The Chicago Lighthouse

Patrick is smiling in front of his office background. He is a mixed race Latinx man with short brown hair and wears a blue, navy and tan shirt.

Corryn Antonizio

Sustainability and Social Responsibility Champion

Veterans Affairs, Sustainability, Energy

Corryn is smiling against a gray background.

Rachel Arfa

City Of Chicago

Legal, Public Policy

Rachel is smiling in front of the Chicago flag.

Gary Arnold

Program Specialist

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities

Development, Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Gary smiling against a gray background.

Allyson Bain

Assistant Attorney General

Disability Rights Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Legal

Allyson is smiling against a gray background.

Adam Ballard

Associate State Director

AARP IIllinois State Office

Public Policy, Advocacy

Adam is smiling against a gray background.

Steph Ban

Program Associate

Center for Tech and Civic Life

Disability Rights, Education, Housing

Steph smiling against a cream wall.

Danielle Bank

Learning Specialist

Midwestern University

Education, Human Resources, Disability Rights

Danielle is a white woman with long brown hair, rose colored rectangular glasses and sports a bright smile. She has on a grey blazer and is wearing a red top.

Linda Bannon

Look Ma, No Hands

Education, Program Development

Linda is smiling against a gray background.

Bianca Barr

Vice President of Institutional Giving

Envision Unlimited

Development, Disability Rights

Bianca Barr, a white woman with glasses, below shoulder length brown hair, smiles towards the camera. She's wearing a pink button down shirt.

Sydney Barta

Licensing Supervisor for Foster Homes

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Disability Rights, Human Resources, LGBTQ Affairs

Sydney is wearing a printed white sweater and is smiling at the camera.

Bri Beck

Owner & Therapist

Bri Beck Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Program Development

Bri is smiling against a gray background.

Francine Bell

Founder and Executive Director

The Hilliard Foundation

Development, Program Development, Nonprofit Administration

Francine is smiling in front of a white wall.

Peter Berg

Project Coordinator of Technical Assistance

Great Lakes ADA Center

Development, Program Development

Peter is smiling against a brown background.

Juan Bernal

Deaf Multilingual ASL Interpreter and Mentor

Program Development

Juan is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting.

Miriam Bhimani

Education, Infrastructure, sanitation, Intergovernmental Affairs, state, federal

Miriam Bhimani is smiling in front of a black background. She is an mixed raced asian woman with pink and brown hair and light eyes and wears a black shirt.

Mike Blight

Education, Public Relations, Technology

Mike is smiling against a white background

Emily Blum

Executive Director

Disability Lead

Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Emily is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting. She is a white, disabled woman with brown wavy shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a pink and purple top with blue accents.

Bill Bogdan

Disability Liaison

State of Illinois Secretary of State

Bill is smiling in front of a marble wall.

Jen Bokoff

Director of Development

Disability Rights Fund

Development, Marketing/Communications, Program Development

Jen Bokoff is smiling against a blurred background of shelves of books

Rebecca Brasfield

Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago

Rebecca is smiling against a gray background.

Garcsa Brooks

Health and Human Services, LGBTQ Affairs

Garcsa is smiling against a black background

Eli Brottman

CEO & Founder, Freelance Political Consultant

Intergovernmental Affairs, Disability Rights, state, federal, Marketing/Communications

Eli is smiling in front of a wall of greenery. He is a white man with short blonde hair and wears a blue and white floral button-up shirt.

Kimberly Brown

Senior Business Analyst

ComEd, An Exelon Company

Kimberly is smiling against a gray background.

Mary Bucklin

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Rush University Medical Center

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Technology

Mary is smiling in front of a cream colored wall. Mary is a White woman with short black hair wearing tiny hoop earrings and a peach colored top.

Anne Burke

Illinois Supreme Court

Anne is smiling against a gray background.

Maureen Burns

Director of Community Health and Northside CHW

The HAP Foundation

Health and Human Services, Human Relations, Seniors

Maureen is smiling. Her hair is pulled up into a high ponytail.

Katherine Caldwell

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Legal, Program Development, Public Policy

Katherine is smiling in front of a green door.

Felicia Campbell

Love, Faith & Hope Church

Administration Management, Civil Rights, Disability Rights

Felicia is smiling. She has shoulder-length curly brown hair, glasses, and a red sweatshirt.

Keidra Chaney

Digital Engagement and Accessibility Manager

National Network of Abortion Funds

Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Technology

Keidra is smiling against a gray background.

Alana Clark

Associate banker for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profit commercial banking

JPMorgan Chase Foundation

Administration Management, Education, Program Development

Alana smiling against a wood background. She has long straight curled hair, brown eyes, medium-tone skin, a gray top, and maroon lipstick.

Gizelle Clemens

Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement

National Medical Fellowships

Administration Management, Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development

Gizelle is smiling with a city landscape in the background

Candace Coleman

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZER

Program Development, Youth Development, Racial Justice

Candace is smiling in front of a white wall.

Brianne Coleman

IT Operations Specialist

The Chicago Community Trust

Domestic Violence Advocacy, Youth Mental Health Advocacy, Sexual Assault Advocacy

Brianne is smiling against a gray background.

Randy Colón

Research Assistant

ADA Participation Action Research Consortium (ADA PARC)

Disability Rights, Housing, Public Policy

Randy is smiling in front of a white wall.

Christopher Conoboy

Director, Customer Success

Intergovernmental Affairs, Program Development, Technology

Christopher is smiling in front of a cream wall.

Will Corcoran

Development Director

Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN)

Development, Disability Rights, Environmental Sustainability

Will is smiling at the camera wearing a suit.

Patrick Corrigan

Distinguished Professor of Psychology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Public Policy, Research

Patrick is smiling against a white background.

C. Richard Costes

Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion

Administration Management, Nonprofit Management, Association Management, Member Outreach

Richard is smiling against a gray background. He has short black hair and a black beard. He wears a white shirt complete with a gray skinny tie.

Clark Craig

Community Organizer

Progress Center for Independent Living

Program Development, Technology

Clark is smiling in front of a white wall.

Kevin D'Ambrosio

Office Supervisor

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Kevin is smiling in front of a white door.

Kareem Dale

Director and Senior Counsel

Discover Financial Services

Legal, Public Policy

Kareem is smiling against a gray background.

Pat Daley

Director, After 22 Program

City Colleges of Chicago, R.J. Daley College

Administration Management, Arts and Culture, Program Development

Pat is smiling against a gray background.

Liz Davis

Senior User Experience Designer

Liz is smiling against a light background wearing a fun multi-color shirt.

Jinny Davis

Autistic Self-Advocate

Disability Rights, Education

Jinny is smiling. She has long straight brown hair and is wearing eyeliner.

Deborah Decker

Assistant General Counsel

Exelon Utilities--ComEd

Civil Rights, Legal, LGBTQ Affairs

Deborah is smiling against a gray background.

Jasmine S. Deskins

Grant Writer and Advocate

LGBTQ Affairs, HIV/AIDS

Jasmine is wearing a black top, glasses, and facing the camera smiling

Megan Doherty

Volunteer Advocate

Arts and Culture, Education, Marketing/Communications

Megan smiling against a gray background. She is blowing pink bubble gum and has her eyebrows raised in a surprised expression. She has light-tone skin, brown hair and turquoise drop earrings.

Thomas Dreixler

System Automation and Release Engineer

MacArthur Foundation

LGBTQ Affairs, Technology

Tom is smiling at the camera wearing a white button up shirt and a red bow tie.

Lindsay Drexler

Leadership/Coaching Program Support and Help Desk Specialist

Marketing/Communications, Technology

Lindsay smiling against a leafy background. She is white, has brown hair, and is wearing a floral blouse and a hummingbird necklace.

Aly Easton

Artist/Activist

Berkshire Hathaway Chicago

Arts and Culture, Education, Housing

Aly is smiling at the camera wearing a blue and white stripped shirt. The background is pink.

Lincoln Edwards

Associate Planner

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Infrastructure, Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation

Lincoln is smiling with green foliage in the background

Ashley Eisenmenger

Disability Inclusion Training Specialist

Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Parks and Recreation

Ashley smiling in front of an out-of-focus chalkboard. She has long light brown hair, light-tone skin, and a maroon sweater.

Dr. Lisa Elliott

Soulutions Work, LLC

Marketing/Communications, Education, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Dr. Elliott sits smiling in front of her bookcase. She is an African American woman with red lipstick on and has shoulder-length black hair. She wears a bright red blazer over a black top and has a chunky gold necklace around her neck.

Carly Englander

Access Center Coordinator

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Vocational Counseling

Carly is smiling with the Chicago flag in the background

Safiya Eshe Gyasi James

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Program Development

Fya is wearing a hat with a gray background

Horacio Esparza

Executive Director

Progress Center for Independent Living

Development, Program Development

Horacio is smiling in front of a white wall and bookshelf.

Bridget Evans

Patient Safety Consultant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Children's Research Center

Public Policy, Program Development, Human Resources

Bridget is smiling in front of an exhibit of some kind.

Olivia Farrell

Program Analyst

Crown Family Philanthropies

Budget Management, Health and Human Services, Public Policy

Olivia is smiling at the camera wearing a blue shirt and black jacket.

Justine Fedak

Chief Marketing & Culture Officer

Finance, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Justine is smiling against a gray background.

Daisy Feidt

Executive Vice President

Development, Program Development

Daisy is smiling against a gray background.

Akeseiah Felton

Sales Support Supervisor

Administration Management, Development, Marketing/Communications

Keys is smiling against a blurred building background

James Ferg-Cadima

Deputy Legal Director

Legal, Public Policy, Program Development

James is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting.

Daniel Ferreira

Adaptive Sport Program & Event Facilitator

Chicago Park District

Budget Management, Parks and Recreation, Public Relations

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Noa Fields

Programs Manager

Poetry Foundation

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, LGBTQ Affairs

Noa stands behind a microphone wearing a multicolored dress.

Michelle Friedman

Disability Lead Member

Development, Organizational Development/Human Resources, Board Development, Strategic Planning

Michelle is reading a book in front of a whiteboard.

Tanya Friese

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor Rush University College of Nursing, Department of Community, Systems, and Mental Health

Public Policy, Research

Tanya is smiling against a gray background.

Lauren Galloway

Staff Attorney and Manager of the Illinois ADA Project

Equip for Equality

Legal, Disability Rights, Civil Rights

Lauren is smiling in front of a light gray background. Lauren is a White woman with long brown hair past her shoulders wearing black glasses. She has on pink lipstick and wears a black blazer with a purple top.

Michelle Garcia

Latinx and Immigration Community Organizer

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Immigration

Michelle is smiling in an outdoor setting.

David Gayes

Student, Masters of Intercultural Ministry

Catholic Theological Union

Disability Rights, Immigration, Theology

David is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting. He has a shaved head, and is wearing a short sleeved, collared, blue gingham shirt.

Valerie Gilles

Associate Director of Global Deal Advisory & Strategy

Organizational Development/Human Resources

Valrie is smiling against a cream background.

Ericca Glasgow

Manager, Information Risk Management

Administration Management, Marketing/Communications

Ericca smiling against a blurry indoor background. She has light strawberry blonde hair, light tone skin, and is wearing a maroon top with a maroon sweater.

Lori Goddard

VP, Management Director

Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Lori is smiling against a gray background.

Bernardo Gomez

Community Engagement

City of Chicago

Housing, public safety, Immigration

Bernardo is smiling in front of the Chicago flag. He is a Latinx man with short black hair and wears black glasses. He stands wearings a navy suit with a white button-up shirt and a blue tie.

Irma Gomez

ADA Compliance Manager

Chicago Transit Authority

Transportation, Disability Rights, Education

Irma smiles in front of a gray background. She is a Latinx woman with long, dark brown hair that goes past her shoulders wearing a red top and tortoiseshell black glasses.

Timotheus Gordon Jr.

Researcher-Activist

Institute On Disability and Human Development

Arts and Culture, Education, Public Relations

Timotheus is smiling against a gray background.

Brittney Grant

Programs Coordinator

Disability Lead

Administration Management, Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Social Media

Brittney is smiling at the camera wearing a blue top and a black jacket.

Tim Granzow

Senior Personal Assistant Training Coordinator

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago

Education, Health and Human Services, Nonprofit Administration

Tim stands smiling in front of a light gray - brown background. He has short dark brown hair and has slight facial hair. He wears a cream blazer and turtle neck and has a black and silver cross around his neck.

Robert Green

Patient Advocate

University Of Illinois

Program Development

Robert is smiling against a gray background.

Nakia Green

Nakia J Consulting, Inc.

Organizational Development/Human Resources

Nakia is smiling in front of a wall of wood.

Christena Gunther

President/ Founder & Accessibility Advocate

Cultural Access Collaborative

Administration Management, Arts and Culture, Education

Christena is wearing a grey button top and is smiling at the camera.

LaShon Gurrola

RN- Transitional Care

Rush University Medical Center

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Seniors/Elder Care

LaShon is smiling against a gray background.

Cheryl Hahn

Lead Recovery Support Specialist

Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center Living Room Program

Program Development

Cheryl is smiling against a gray background.

Emily Harris

Executive Director

Disability & Philanthropy Forum

Development, Marketing/Communications, Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development, Public Policy, Public Relations

Emily is smiling in front of a tree.

Vanessa A. Harris, P.E.

President and Founder

Strategy for Access Foundation NFP

Development, Education, Infrastructure, Intergovernmental Affairs

Vanessa is smiling in front of a brown background.

Jonathon Haven

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Disability Rights Advocate & Personal Care Attendant

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Health and Human Services

Jonathan is smiling looking at the camera wearing a blue button up top.

Bridget Hayman

Director of communications

Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Bridget is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting.

Kennedy Healy

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Education

Kennedy is smiling by the sea. She has chin-length brown hair that's shaved one one side and is using a wheelchair and wearing a blue shirt.

Pamela Heavens

Community Access Advocate

United Cerebral Palsy - Center for Disability Services in Joliet

Program Development

Pamela is smiling against a white background.

Tsehaye Hebert

Chief Creative Officer

Community Of The Arts

Tsehaye is smiling against a black background.

Zhen Heinemann

Director of Visitor Experience

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Administration Management, LGBTQ Affairs, Marketing/Communications

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Sarah Helm

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Sunbelt Rentals

Program Development, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Sarah is smiling towards the camera while outside.

Diana Helt

Project Manager

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Development, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Diana is smiling against a gray background.

Brian Heyburn

Ph.D. Candidate

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Brian is smiling against a gray background.

Stephen Hiatt-Leonard

Community Advocate

Progress Center for Independent Living

Disability Rights, Technology, Transportation

Stephen smiling against a white background. He has short brown hair, light-tone skin, and is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a blue tie.

Whitney Hill

Accessibility Specialist

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Program Development

Whitney is smiling against a gray background.

Dane Hites

PMO Demand and Performance Manager

Cushman and Wakefield Inc

Administration Management, Budget Management, LGBTQ Affairs

Dane stands smiling in front of a gray background. Dane is a white man with short brown hair, and a slight beard and wears a black suit with a blue and white checkered button-up and silver tie.

Sydney Holman

Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Affairs, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Sydney is smiling wearing a pink blazer, black shirt, and an animal print scarf.

Justin Houcek

Disability Rights, Autism

Justin is smiling at the camera while wearing a blue button-up shirt and black glasses.

Christopher Huff

Diversion and Reentry Policy Analyst

Administration Management, Education, Marketing/Communications

Christopher is smiling against a gray background.

Allaina Humphreys

Self Employed Graphic Designer & Advocate

Free Wheelin Designs

Disability Rights, LGBTQ Affairs, Public Relations

Allaina is smiling wearing a black sweater. She is sat in a wheelchair.

Brittney Hyde

Disability Inclusion Coordinator

Anixter Center of Chicago

Brittney is smiling with trees in the background

Kevin Irvine

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Individuals with Disabilities

Rush University Medical Center

Program Development

Kevin is smiling in front of a wooden door.

Laura Isaacs

Senior Executive Assistant

Disability Rights, Non-Apparent Disabilities, Mental Health

Laura is smiling against a grey background.

Paulette Jagers

Head of Strategic Talent Initiatives

BMO Harris Bank

Organizational Development/Human Resources

Paulette is smiling in front of a blurry background.

Kenneth Jennings

Gridiron Alliance

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Public Relations

Kenneth wears a peaceful expression in a candid shot with a blurry background.

Amy Johnson

Arts and Culture, Design & Technology

Amy is smiling against a black and green background outside

Elisabeth Johnson

Student/Work Study

Kennedy King College

Arts and Culture, Education, Civil Rights

Elisabeth is smiling in front of a black background. She is a Latinx woman with short and dark shoulder-length hair. She wears a white dress and holds a brown violin as she sits.

Michelle Johnson

Fighting Fiercely Endometriosis Awareness & Education Movement

Health and Wellness Education, Business Administration, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Training

Michelle is smiling against a gray background.

Andre Johnson

Founder and CEO; Engineer

Andre is smiling against a gray background.

Earl Jordan

Administrative Assistant

Comptroller of the Currency

Disability Rights, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation

Earl smiling against a wood background with the American flag and a comptroller of the currency flag. He is bald, has dark-tone skin, and is wearing a red gingham collared shirt and black framed glasses.

Stephanie Kanter

Deputy Director of Illinois ABLE

Illinois State Treasurer

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Stephanie is smiling against a gray background.

Shannon Kelly

Social Media Manager

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Shannon is smiling in front of a white wall.

Evelyn Keolian

Chicago Public Library

Program Development

Evelyn is smiling against a gray background.

Abdul Hakim Khan

Measurement and Verification Services Manager

Abdul is is smiling against a gray background.

Clare Killy

Education & Learning Services Manager

Disability Lead

Education, Program Development, Arts and Culture, Training, Nonprofit Management, Public Speaking

Claire is smiling in front of a brick wall. She has long, straight, dark brown hair and is wearing a blue shirt under a gray jacket.

Rwehyang (Raika) Kim

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Legal

Rwehyang (Raika)

Raika is smiling behind a white wall. She is an Asian American woman with shoulder length black hair and wears a blue - gray shirt.

Kevin Knabe

Community Leader and Advocate - Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Program Development, Technology

Kevin is smiling against a gray background.

Samuel Knight

Independent Living Advocate

Disability Resource Center

Program Development, Public Policy

Samuel is smiling against a blue background.

Adero Knott

Technology, Business Development, Product Management

Adero is smiling in front of lime green background.

Jamie Kosberg

Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Finance, Human Resources, LGBTQ Affairs

Jamie is smiling. They have short brown hair and are wearing a navy suit with a tie.

Jennifer Kraft

High school Teacher for Forensics Science and Environmental Sustainability

Garcia High School

Education, Human Resources, Marketing/Communications

Jennifer is smiling in front of a white wall and television.

Benjamin Lachman

Director of Community Management, Fresh Content Society

Public Relations, Program Development, Marketing/Communications

Benjamin is smiling in front of a window and lamp.

Frank Lally

Education Policy Analyst

Disability Rights, Education, Public Policy

Frank is smiling with three large bushes in the background

Tuyet Le

Independent Consultant

Tuyet M. Le Consulting

Development, Marketing/Communications, Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development, Public Policy, Public Relations

Tuyet is smiling in an outdoor setting.

Michele Lee

Senior Public Affairs Manager

Michele is smiling in an office setting. She is wearing a blue denim button up and her long hair is pushed to one side.

Jason Lehmann

Jason is smiling against a gray background.

Tekki Lomnicki

Artistic Director

TELLIN TALES THEATRE

Development, Program Development

Tekki is smiling against a black background.

Edison Lopez Jr

Zepol Interpreting Services, LLC

Administration Management, Human Resources, Public Relations

Edison is smiling against a gray background.

Tina Lowry

Director of Quality

Disability Rights, Program Development, Public Policy

White woman with glasses is obscured behind a coffee mug that with the words "this coffee is making me awesome"

Veronica Lozano

Psychotherapist

They/them/theirs

Program Development, Arts and Culture, Civil Rights, Community Inclusion, Disability Rights, Education, Healthcare, Philanthropy

Veronica has a relaxed expression near a doorway leading outside.

Benjamin Lumicao

Allstate Insurance Company

Benjamin is smiling against a white wall.

Patrick Maher

Director of Civic Engagement

Program Development, Technology

Patrick is smiling against a gray background.

Shannon Maher

Manager of Next Gen Initiatives

Human Resources

Shannon is smiling against a gray background.

Chaitanya Manchanda

Sr. Associate, Business Technology

Discover Financial Services

Chaitanya is smiling in front of a white wall.

Ann Manikas

Director OD and Learning

American Medical Association

Program Development, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Ann is smiling against a gray background.

Nicole Marti

Business Operations

Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Nicole is smiling in front of a blurry indoor background. Nicole is a white woman with blonde hair wearing a tan blazer and black and silver dangle earrings.

Linda Mastandrea

Manager of Accessibility

FIFA World Cup 2026

Program Development

Linda is smiling against a brown background.

Tayler Mathews

Public Policy and Advocacy Associate

Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)

Civil Rights, Public Policy, Gender (Women/LGBTQ+) Equity and Survivor Justice

Tayler is smiling in front of a gray background. She is an African American woman wearing a navy headscarf, gold dangle earrings, a blue and silver necklace and a navy blazer top.

Daniella Mazzio

Writer and Performer

Administration Management, Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications

Daniella smiling against a blue background. She has reddish brown hair, hazel eyes, and light-to-medium tone skin.

Margaret McDonnell

Director, Center for Accessibility Resources

Saint Xavier University

Margaret is smiling in an indoor room setting.

Christina McGleam

Deputy Commissioner

City Of Chicago's Mayor's Office For People With Disabilities

Program Development, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Christina is smiling against the Chicago flag. She has blonde hair, light-toned skin, and is wearing a pink blouse and black blazer.

Ryan McGraw

Healthcare Community Organizer

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Public Policy

Ryan is smiling at the camera wearing a blue shirt

Claire McNorton

Director of Strategy and Political Initiatives

Planned Parenthood Illinois Action

Program Development, Public Policy, Community Organizing and Outreach

Claire is smiling. She has curly shoulder-length brown hair, pearl earring, a white collar shirt under a black sweater.

Prerak Mehta

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

State of Illinois Department of Human Services

Disability Rights, Education, Marketing/Communications

Prerak is smiling against a gray background.

Norma Jane Mejias

Women Enabled International

Program Development

Norma Jane is smiling against a gray background.

Jose Mendez

Diversity Consultant

Disability Consulting Services, Inc.

Program Development

Jose is smiling in an indoor room.

Kira Meskin

Occupational Therapist, Community Reintegration Advocate

Progress Center For Independent Living

Disability Rights, Education, Health and Human Services

Kira is smiling against a gray background.

Angel Miles

Rehabilitation Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Program Development

Angel is smiling against a gray background.

Ana Monga

HR Program Manager

Administration Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Ana is smiling against a mural background

Brianna Morgan

Urbana School District 116

Education, Health and Human Services

Brianna smiling against a light gray background. She has chin-length curly hair, medium-to-dark tone skin, and is wearing a light blue collared shirt.

David Ernesto Munar

President and CEO

HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER

Development, Program Development, Public Policy, Organizational Development/Human Resources

David is smiling in front of a blurry indoor background.

Phil Mungai

Disability Rights, Human Relations, Public Policy

Phil is smiling on front of a wooden door.

Kathleen Dillon Narko

Clinical Professor of Law

Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law

Kathleen Dillon

Kathleen is smiling against a gray background.

Anne Nash

Anne is smiling against a blue background.

Kelly O'Brien

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Policy, Public Relations

Kelly is smiling in front of a white wall.

Kaney O'Neill

President and Founder

ONeill Contractors, Inc.

Program Development

Kaney is smiling against a gray background.

Benro Ogunyipe

Executive Director

State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

Benro is smiling in front of a white wall.

Mads Oliver

Communications Associate

LGBTQ Affairs, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Mads is smiling with trees in the background

Jessica Olson

Managing Partner, Operations

Budget Management, Finance, Public Policy

Jessica Olson is smiling towards the camera. She is a white woman with long brown hair.

Delilah Orizaba

Clinical Therapist

Smart Behavior Solutions

Health and Human Services

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Ron Otto

Clinical Practice Director

Program Development

Ron is smiling in front of a cream wall.

Randall Owen

Associate Professional Research

University of California

Program Development

Randall is smiling in front of a bookshelf.

Joyce Ozeh

State of Illinois Office of the Attorney General

Joyce is smiling against a dark gray background.

William O’Connor

Freelance Career Consultant

West Suburban Career Consulting

Program Development

William is smiling against a gray background.

Barbara Padilla

Accessibility Specialist - Architect

Arts and Culture, Development, Housing

Barbara is smiling in front of a colorful abstract painting.

Jae Jin Pak

Coordinator of Community Education

UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development

Program Development, Mental Health Trauma, Gender Based Violence

Jae Jin is smiling. He has short brown hair. He is standing outside and is wearing sunglasses, a white turtleneck, and a black blazer.

Jerome Palliser

Program Director Assistant

Parks and Recreation, Human Relations, Education

Jerome stands with a slight smile outside. He has short brown hair and beard. He has tortoiseshell glasses and wears a purple button down top.

Christea Parent

Program Assistant

Association of Legal Administrators

They/them/theirs

Program Development

Christea is smiling against a gray background. The sides of their head are shaved and their brown hair is pulled back into a ponytail, they have light-toned skin, maroon lipstick, silver flower earrings , and a red, white, and black top.

Rahnee Patrick

Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Division Of Rehabilitation Services

Public Policy, Program Development

Rahnee is smiling against a white background.

Alexandra Perez-Garcia

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Fundraising

Alex is smiling and posing with her hands on her hips in front of a white backdrop. She is a young Brown Latinx adult woman with short length dark brown hair and is wearing small hoop earrings and a white blazer over a dark top.

Matt Perry

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Disability Rights

Matt is smiling. He has short facial hair, short brown hair, and is wearing an unbuttoned blue shirt underneath a navy blazer.

Kelly Pierce

Legal Assistant and Disability Specialist

Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Kelly is smiling against a gray background.

Brenda Pino

Vice President, North American Physical Channels Operations

BMO Financial Group

Finance, Organizational Development/Human Resources

Brenda is smiling against a gray background.

Guadalupe Pinzon

Emerging Leader

Development, Education

Guadalupe is smiling at the camera she wearing a blue button up top and is sat in a wheelchair.

Jessica Plummer

Guest Services Associate

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Arts and Culture

Jessica is wearing a black long sleeve shirt and smiling at the camera.

Greg Polman

Senior Vice President, Public Policy

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Program Development, Public Policy

Greg is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting.

Jennifer Price

Chicago Neuro-diverse Center of Excellence

Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development, Technology

JP is smiling against a beige background

Christophe Quancard

Manager, Global Employer Services

Deloitte Tax LLP

Christophe is smiling in front of a painting of a sheep.

Maureen Reagan

MRA Architects, Ltd.

Program Development, Architecture

Maureen is smiling in front of a brown background.

Risa Rifkind

Director of Civic Engagement and Marketing

Disability Lead

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Risa, a brown woman with shoulder length brown hair, is smiling and holding a microphone. Her red lipstick matches her red business coat..

Brian Rohde

Disability Awareness Player

Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Technology, Transportation

Brian is smiling against a gray background.

Mary Rosenberg

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago

Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago

Legal, Program Development, Public Policy

Mary is smiling against a gray background.

Kirstin Safakas

Community Involvement Coordinator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Intergovernmental Affairs, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Kirstin smiling against some type of government flag. She has long brown hair with blonde ends, light-to-medium tone skin, black frame glasses, and is wearing a mult-color pastel sweater.

Benjamin Salentine

Associate Director Health Sciences- Managed Care

Disability Rights, Health and Human Services, Seniors/Elder Care

Benjamin is smiling in front of a white wall.

Marina Salman

SOAR Case Manager

Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Immigration

Marina is wearing a white jacket with a gray background behind her

Carrie Sandahl

Director, Program on Disability Art, Culture, and Humanities

University of Illinois at Chicago

Carrie is smiling in front of a mottled gray background.

Courtney Sass

British Internal School of Chicago

Program Development

Courney is smiling in front of a white wall.

Benjamin Saylor

Compliance Coordinator

Arts and Culture, LGBTQ Affairs, Disability Rights

Benjamin stands stoic in his living room. He is a bald white man with black rectangular glasses. He has a red and brown mustache and beard and wears a tan sweater.

Liliana Schiller

Support Services Specialist

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Program Development

Lilian is smiling facing the camera wearing a floral top.

Ann Scholhamer

VP of Operations

Reader Institute for Community Journalism, Publisher of the Chicago Reader

Development, Finance, Program Development

Ann is smiling against a gray background.

Christine Scholma

Assistant Professor of Special Education & Director of the Center for Special Education

Trinity Christian College

Education, Program Development, Technology

Christine is smiling in front of a gray background. She has short, highlighted hair, hoop earrings, and a yellow cardigan.

Grishma Shah

Reelabilities Film Festival

Program Development

Grishma is smiling in front of a white wall.

Kruti Shah

Clinical Operations Pharmacist

Rush University Medical Center

Administration Management, Disability Rights, Health and Human Services

Kruti is smiling with medicine bins in the background

Ather Sharif

Founder and Researcher

Ather is smiling against a gray background.

Zoie Sheets

Resident Physician

The University of Chicago

She/her, They/them

Education, Disability Rights, Healthcare

Zoie Sheets is a white woman with long brown hair standing in front of greenery. She smiles brightly in a white button up top with a rust red long sleeve jacket.

Karen Sheley

General Counsel

Civil Rights, Legal, LGBTQ Affairs

Karen is smiling against a gray background.

Matthew Silva

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Arts and Culture, Program Development

Matthew is standing against a gray background

Art Sims

Legendary Broadcaster, Social Media Influencer, and Voiceover Artist

Marketing/Communications, Program Development, Public Relations

Art is smiling against a black window pane background. He is wearing a dark leather jacket, turtleneck, and glasses.

Richa Singhal

Education, Program Development, Product Improvement

An Asian American woman with black and grey long hair smiles towards the camera

William Sitter

Diamond Peak Recruiting

Program Development

William is smiling in a candid shot with a powerpoint screen behind him.

Eugene Skonicki

Judicial Law Clerk

U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Disability Rights, Legal, Technology

Eugene is smiling against a gray background.

Elon Sloan

Facilitator and Educator

Arts and Culture, Education, LGBTQ Affairs

Elon is looking into the camera wearing black lipstick and a blue checkered top

Amber Smock

Director of Advocacy and External Affairs

Program Development, Public Policy

Amber is smiling against a gray background.

Michael Solomon

Director of Media Relations

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Michael is wearing a white shirt and yellow tie looking at the camera.

Riley Spreadbury

Administrative Assistant to Executive Director and Program Aide

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

Administration Management, Disability Rights, Parks and Recreation

Riley is smiling with a pool in the background

Rebecca Staley

Account Partner, National Accounts

Program Development

Rebecca is smiling against a gray background.

Margaret Sugrue

Corporate Social Responsibility and Strategic Communications Manager

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Program Development

Margaret is smiling in an outdoor setting.

Edmund "EQ" Sylvester

The Next Level Foundation

Administration Management, Organizational Development/Human Resources, Development

Edmund is an older white man wearing an orange sweater with a white button down underneath. He stands in front of a beige background with his medals framed behind him.

Karen Tamley

President and CEO

Organizational Development/Human Resources, Program Development, Public Policy

Karen is smiling against a gray background.

Suhail Tariq

Sales Operations Supervisor

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, LGBTQ Affairs

Suhail is smiling against a gray background.

Jittaun Taylor

Digital Content Coordinator

Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Jittaun stands smiling softly in front of a gray background. She is an African American with long, curly, and wavy hair and stands with her arms crossed. She is wearing a blue blazer with a white turtleneck underneath.

Carlos Terrazas

Disability Inclusion Manager

McDonald's Corporation

Disability Rights, Economic Development, Public Policy

Default photo: Disability Lead plus sign.

Debra Thompson

Health and Human Services, Seniors, Program Development

Debra is an older Black woman with black, blonde and red short hair. She wears a black turtleneck and a sparkly rose broach.

Sandy Tiania

Cost Analyst III

Health Care Service Corporation

Sandy is smiling against a gray background.

Reveca Torres

Executive Director

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Marketing/Communications

Reveca is smiling against a gray background.

Hugo Trevino

Disability Services Specialist

Disability Rights, Education, Health and Human Services

Hugo is smiling against a gray background.

John Tuhey

The Tuhey Law Firm

Disability Rights, Finance, Legal

John is smiling against a pastel gradient background.

Dan Tun

Program Director

Parks and Recreation, Program Development

Dan smiling against leafy outdoor setting. He has a shaved head, light-to-medium tone skin, lots of freckles, and a dimpled chin. He is wearing a black tee.

Chad Turner

Director, Global Head of Account Analysis Product

Bank Of America

Chad is smiling against a gray background.

Joanna Turner Bisgrove

Family Physician & Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine

Rush University Medical Center

Health and Human Services

Joanna is smiling in front of a gray background. She has long wavy brown hair and is wearing a red shirt and blue blazer.

Katherine Vakil

Pharmacy Services Manager

Erie Family Health Centers

Administration Management, Health and Human Services, Program Development

Katherine is smiling. She has curly dark brown hair and a dark top.

Caity Shea Violette

Playwright & Actress

Advocacy Writing

Caity-Shea is smiling in front of a wooden fence.

Isabel M Virgen

Master of Social Work Candidate & Graduate Assistant

Arts and Culture, Disability Rights, Health and Human Services

Isabel is smiling at the camera wearing a black top. The background is a sunset.

Amanda Walsh

Senior Health Policy Advisor

Children's Institute

Health and Human Services, Program Development, Public Policy

Amanda is smiling with a building and tree in the background

Jewel Ware

Jewels Of Success

Organizational Development/Human Resources

Jewel is smiling against a black background.

Andrew Webb

Equip For Equality

Andrew is smiling against a gray background.

Lauren Welke

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Computer Science Teachers Association

Health and Human Services, Administration Management, Arts and Culture

Lauren stands in front of a wooden background. She is a white woman with short black hair and stands with her arms crossed. She is wearing a bright teal, double-layered necklace, black glasses, and a black top.

Jess Westbrook

Associate Professor

DePaul University

They/them/theirs

Arts and Culture, Education, LGBTQ Affairs

White person wearing a black mask, black jacket, and a safety stripe.

Nicole White

Emerge the Soul, LLC

Development, Education, Health and Human Services

Nicole is smiling at the camera wearing a pink floral top.

Molly Wiesman

Communications Associate

Program Development

Molly is smiling against a gray background.

Mark Williams

Grants Director

Development, Program Development

Mark is smiling against a gray background.

Rebecca Williford

President and CEO

Disability Rights Advocates

Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Legal

A white woman wearing a black blazer and red dress smiles in front of a window

Bryen Yunashko

Access 256 Productions

Bryen is smiling in front of a dark gray background.

Amanda Zagloba

Chicago Public Library

Arts and Culture, Education, LGBTQ Affairs

Amanda smiling against a white background. She has brown hair with red bangs, light-to-medium tone skin, tortoiseshell glasses, a nose ring, and is wearing a leopard print scarf.

Atta Zahedi

Public Relations Coordinator

Access Living of Metro Chicago

They/them/theirs

Arts and Culture, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations

Atta is smiling in an orange chair in front of a gray wall. Atta is a Persian nonbinary person with a shaved head and a short dark beard. They wear a gray tweed jacket, a dark patterned top, and black pants.

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Gary Beringer

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John Catlin

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Derrick Dawson

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Andres Gallegos

Andres Gallegos

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Rosalind Moore

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Alice Palmer

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Joseph Russo