Meet our people
Our human connections make NewRoot who and what we are today. Get to know more about our incredible, dedicated team.
Team
Our team is committed to community, curiosity, dignity and radical love. Learn more about what makes each individual tick.
Our Internal Breakdown
Board of Directors
With the leadership of our Board of Directors, NewRoot continues to grow while remaining focused on serving youth and communities.
SHARON LINDSTROM
President, Business Partner Representative Protiviti Consulting
JOHN HEIBERGER
Treasurer, Business Partner Representative, CIBC
ANGELA COBB
Vice President, Business Partner Representative First Gen Partners LLC
MARIA TEAL
Secretary, Business Partner Representative Origin
LINDSAY CHIM
Business Partner Representative, Right Management
KAMEELAH SHAHEED-DIALLO
Business Partner Representative, The City Fund
RODNEY THOMAS
Business Partner Representative, Surge Institute
HAROLD MAYS
Director, Illinois Department of the Lottery
NICOLE WILLIAMS
Director of DEI, UChicago’s Lab School