Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities
Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities has an Advisory Council composed of youth and community leaders, developers, and funders who reflect diversity of thought, experience, and expertise.
Together, they support community outreach efforts and advise the Lohengrin Foundation’s board of directors at each phase of the application review process.
As of October 15, 2024, the Advisory Council Includes:
Kareeshma Ali
Pritzker Trauert Foundation
Kristian Armedariz
Little Village Community Council & Metropolitan Tenants Organization
Zahara Bassett
Life is Work
Cynthia Cornelius
Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Chris Eagan
Steans Family Foundation
Sol Flores
PM Knight Foundation
Ghian Foreman
Emerald South Economic
Development Collaborative
Bernardo Gomez
Mayor’s Office
Community Safety
Coordination Center
Monica Horton
American Society of Retina Specialists
Brooke Jenkins
Mayor’s Youth Commission
Molly Leonard
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Celia Lozano
Tides Foundation
Marco Mendez
State of Illinois, IL House 03
A.J. Patton
548 Enterprise
Jose Rodriguez
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Sacella Smith
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Dr. L. David Stewart
Territory NFP, Climate Action Museum
Kayla Villalobos
VOCEL
Stender Von Oehsen
Mayor’s Office, Department of Family and Support Services
Christen Wiggins
Chicago Community Trust