Data Committee
Review current and develop new data regarding out of school and jobless youth and young adults. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Great Cities Institute is developing a new report examining data for Illinois and key areas in the state.
Data Committee Members:
- Co-Chair – Jack Wuest, Alternative Schools Network
- Co-Chair – Quiwana Bell, Westside Health Authority
- Caitlyn Barnes, Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
- Reyahd D.J. Kazmi, National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
- Gretchen Lohman, Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
- Kenneth Martin-Ocasio, Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness
- Molly Uhe-Edmonds, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Program, Finance and Policy Committee
Examine financing, best program practices and policies in Illinois and other states regarding successful opportunities for out of school and jobless youth.
Program, Finance and Policy Committee Members:
- Chair – Paul Vallas, Chicago State University
- Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Instituto Del Progreso Latino
- Caitlyn Barnes, Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
- Reyahd D. J. Kazmi, National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
- Karrie Rueter, Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Sheila Venson, Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS)
- Senator Chuck Weaver, Illinois Senate District 37
- Andrew Wells, Chicago Urban League
- David Whittaker, Chicago Area Project
- Jack Wuest, Alternative Schools Network
Professional Development Committee
Review successful professional development strategies including trauma informed and other professional development strategies.
Professional Development Committee Members:
- Co-Chair – Andrea Durbin, Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY)
- Derek Cantu, Office of Lieutenant governor Evelyn Sanguinetti
- Terri Lamb, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Julio Rodriguez, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
- Molly Uhe-Edmonds, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)