Session 1

The role of political advocacy as a community change agent

Moderator
Charlie Stoops, PhD, LCSW Acting Dean Dominican University Graduate School of Social Work Read their bio
Panelists
Maureen Hellwig, PhD Senior Director of Programs and Quality Assurance   Erie House Read their bio	David Marzahl President and CEO Economic Progress Read their bio
Tio Hardiman Director CeaseFire Illinois Read their bio

Session 2

The linkage between education and obtaining employment

Moderator
Brenda Palms Barber Executive Director, North Lawndale Employment Network CEO, Sweet Beginnings LLC Read their bio
Panelists
Madeline Roman-Vargas Dean, Humboldt Park Vocational Center of Wilbur Wright College Read their bio	Victoria Roman-Lagunas, PhD Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Northeastern Illinois University Read their bio
Meg Herman Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Women Business Development Center Read their bio	Sergio Fernandez President of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) Read their bio

Session 3

The role of spirituality as a sustaining force in the community

Moderator
Mikal N. Rasheed,PhD Professor and Director of the Graduate Social Work Program at Chicago State University Read their bio
Panelists
Kathy Donahue, L.C.S.W. Senior Vice President of Program Development and Evaluation Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Read their bio	Dan Schwick Vice President for the Office of Church and Community Services Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Read their bio
Ismael Vargas Liason, Town of Cicero, Business License Department Read their bio	Cristine Pope Director, Interfaith Leadership Project Read their bio

Session 4

Economic and social development as a catalyst for business and job creation

Moderator
Pamela A. McElvane, M.B.A,.M.A. CEO Diversity MBA Read their bio
Panelists
Gary L. Rozier Senior Vice President Ariel Investments Read their bio	Katie Buitrago Policy and Communications Associate Woodstock Institute Read their bio
Shari E. Runner Senior Vice President for Strategy and Community Development Chicago Urban League Read their bio	Diana Sanchez-Perez Director of Employment & Community Programs National Latino Education Institute (formerly Spanish Coalition for Jobs, Inc.) Read their bio

March 29, 2012

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Circuit Court of Cook County Juvenile Justice Division

Media and Session Sponsor

Session Sponsor

Community Partners