Meet our people

Andréa García Sheridan

Life long learner passionate about equity, the outdoors, and radically loving the world around me. Endlessly seeking joy and growth through music, cooking, relationship building and running around outside with my trusty sidekick.

Cindy Degand

DePaul alum and former CPS teacher with a passion for the power of social-emotional learning. Mystery novels, travel and fun with family are my pastimes.

Chris Clements

Writer, historian, lifelong learner. Passionate communicator, inspired by historic and current liberation movements. Joy is playing bass, cooking, pick-up basketball, (re)reading James Baldwin, the wind in the trees, loving the ones I love.

Clem Fox

Rural transplant with 15 years of experience in education, RJ, & youth work in Chicago. Queer abolitionist with a passion for mutual aid, cats, and messy art projects

Elizabeth Kesner

Pouring into humans and systems that make social impact organizations run is my jam. Also, I love trees, baby animal videos, and hanging with all of the kiddos in my life.

Jackie Lemon

Leading with love, authenticity, and humor while relentlessly pursuing measurable impact. Sunshine, yoga, golf, and dining alfresco replenish my soul.

Jas Cornell

Active learner committed to vulnerability, healing, and joy. Consumer of basketball, books, and baked goods.

JoAnn Lulla

University of Illinois grad & CPS parent with an affinity toward data, databases & streamlining processes. Loves hanging with family & friends, checking out new restaurants & volunteering.

Kathryn Rayford

University of Illinois alum devoted to learning, growing, family and friends. Loves growing food, nature and cats.

Kelly Yacono

UIC alum who thrives on cultivating relationships. Avid supporter of the arts, especially theatre.

Kristin Moore

Roots in Englewood, South Side of Chicago, sprouted in Arkansas, home of the Razorbacks. Endless Love for basketball, traveling, my son, Karter, and genuine, down to earth people.

Paula Bolander

Monja Johnson

A self-described “forever student” who utilizes education as a tool to explore diversity, inclusion, and equity, inside and outside of the classroom. When I’m not facilitating, you can find me at a concert or binge-watching a tv show.

Rosa Zamora

Social change champion with a passion for educational equity. Loves nature, concerts, and multi-faceted growth.

Ryan Nishimoto

Northern Illinois alum with a love for education, his nieces, and his son. Photography, jiu-jitsu, and travel enthusiast.

Sid Townsend

BA Journalism, The Ohio State University. Chicago native and expatriate. 10+ years Information Technology.

Simon Applyrs

Tray George

Yolibeth Sandoval

DePaul alum dedicated to voice Indigenous knowledge in restorative justice environments. Softball, designs stickers and is passionate about beadwork.

James Wright

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