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Dr. Howard Rossman

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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Greg Fedorinchik, CFA

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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Holly Sider

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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Daniel Biss

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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Miguel F. Gonzalo, CFA

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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Charles Hardwick

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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Andrew Hochberg

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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Bill Kerr

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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Lee Rubenstein, JD

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 Brenner

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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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Bill Solomon

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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