The Power of Collective Advocacy & Collaboration
In communities across Illinois, families work hard to build stable lives, but the systems meant to support them often fall short. Whether it’s…
Director of Policy Change
Aimee Ramirez (she/her/ella) is the director of Policy Change at The Chicago Community Trust. Aimee leads the Trust’s Policy Change team and oversees the development…
Fellow, New America
Meegan Dugan Adell is a fellow who leads the Chicago portfolio in New America Local, in collaboration with the Chicago Community Trust. Her work focuses on how local communities and public policy work to improve equity and economic mobility.
In communities across Illinois, families work hard to build stable lives, but the systems meant to support them often fall short. Whether it’s…
Although nonprofit organizations play a vital role in recognizing and addressing the needs of the community, research shows the percentage of nonprofits involved…
I came to The Chicago Community Trust in March after spending years as chief of staff to Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy. I…