Co-Founder & Director of Curriculum and Assessment
With more than four decades of educational experience and research, Dr. Elias leads CLF in the on-going development and assessment of its innovative curriculum.
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Partnership & Engagement Manager
Rachel brings a wide range of experience in non-profit work and supply chain and logistics recruiting to her role in fostering and expanding the organization’s network of partners.
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Development and Communications Associate
Drawing on her non-profit and education experience, Soha leads CLF’s development goals and share’s the CLF story across social media and media placements.
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Program Specialist
As a program specialist, OOshene helps to facilitate all aspects of the CLF program from facilitator training and communication to end–of year assessment and special events.
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Founder & President
Civic Leadership Foundation
Dr. Rossman turned a passion for education and a background in psychology, organizational leadership, and entrepreneurship into CLF, transforming the lives of thousands of young people.
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Vice President
Managing Partner
IC Research USA & Fedovest
Greg is an investment management executive and entrepreneur who brings decades of business experience and connections to CLF, helping further the organization’s development goals.
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Secretary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With more than four decades in social work, Holly Sider brings deep knowledge of the challenges young people face and the strategies to help them overcome them.
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Mayor
Evanston, IL
As Mayor of Evanston, Daniel provides invaluable perspective as a civic leader and community organizer to the CLF board, helping to show the power of civic engagement.
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Partner
William Blair Investment Management
Wally is a Partner at William Blair in the investment management group bringing financial and organizational leadership to the CLF board.
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Head of Investment Strategy
Adams Street Partners
As a leader in Chicago’s financial and business communities, Miguel brings both business knowledge and connections to the Chicago business community to CLF.
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Director
Community Support Advisory Council North
Charles has spent more than two decades as a leading advocate for prison reentry and workforce development, lending a critical voice to underserved communities.
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Managing Principal & CEO
Next Realty
Andrew is the founder of Next Realty and a prominent leader in the Chicago Jewish community, serving as Chairman of the Jewish United Fund.
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Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Bill is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP where he leads the firm’s global investment funds practice and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
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Attorney
Law Offices of Lee M. Rubenstein
In addition to running his own private law practice, Lee is highly active in a number of civic and philanthropic causes including his role on the CLF board.
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Karen’s work with foster kids and underserved communities gives the CLF board added perspective in crafting programs that benefits kids with the greatest need.
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CEO & Owner
AFX Lighting
Bill is CEO and owner of AFX Lighting, an 80-year-old family business located in Waukegan, IL and a dedicated supporter of the community with his non-profit work.
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