Introducing CJC's 2024 Board Of Directors

We’re excited to announce Chicago Jobs Council’s (CJC’s) 2024 Board of Directors. Each member of our Board brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and vision that will play a crucial role in guiding CJC toward continued success and growth in the coming year.

Without further ado, we are pleased to introduce our 2024 Board:

• President — Mollie Dowling | IFF (CDFI)

• Vice President — Manny Rodriguez | Revolution Workshop

• Secretary — Rebecca Estrada | Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

• Treasurer — Loren Dineen | BMO

• Amanda Allen | OAI, Inc.

• Victor Burgos | Advanced Manufacturing Bilingual Educators

• Cheryl Freeman Smith | Olive Harvey College

• Lisa Hampton | Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

• Sheryl Holman | Community Assistance Programs

• Mike Holmes | Black Community Provider Network

• Yolaine Jean | City Colleges of Chicago

• Anita Jenke | Career Transitions Center of Chicago

• Sheryl Morris | UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute

• Joe Mutuc | Cara Collective

• Becky Raymond | scaleLIT

• Mark Sanders | Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

• Ayom Siengo | Goodwill Industries

Our 2024 Board of Directors come from various fields within the workforce development ecosystem, including adult education, community college, employers, providers, community-based organizations, government, and much more. Their diverse perspectives will be vital in shaping CJC’s future and helping the organization navigate various challenges and opportunities.

CJC’s Board of Directors provides governance and fiscal oversight for the organization in addition to being trusted advisors who support the CEO. This year the Board will focus on increased external engagement to make connections that elevate CJC’s brand and amplify our aspirational vision for an anti-racist workforce development system.

In the coming weeks, we will share more information about each member of our Board of Directors so that you may get to know them more personally. Until then, please join us in extending a warm welcome to the new Board.