Chair: Michael “Mike” Rodriguez, Chicago
Alderman Mike Rodriguez, the current Chair of the Juvenile Justice Initiative, has devoted his life to advocacy for marginalized communities. Prior to becoming Alderman, Mike was elected Democratic Committeeman of the 22nd Ward, and was elected by his peers as Executive Vice Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party, becoming the youngest person to ever serve in a leadership position of the Democratic Party.
Before serving Cook County residents, Mike was Executive Director of Enlace Chicago, a nonprofit organization based in Little Village with programs in violence prevention, education, community development, health, and immigration advocacy. He also served as Vice President of the National Council of La Raza, Affiliate Council (now Unidos US) and as a Gubernatorial appointee to the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.
First Vice-Chair: Paula Wolff, Chicago
Second Vice-Chair: Ngozi Okorafor
Secretary: David Reed, Evanston
Treasurer: George Hill, Decatur
Julie Anderson, Chicago
Christine Bass, Chicago
Khadine Bennett, Chicago
Julie Biehl, Chicago
Eddie Bocanegra, Chicago
Edwin A. Burnette, Chicago
Amy Campanelli, Chicago
Terry Carmichael, Springfield
Courtney Carson, Decatur
Herschella Conyers, Chicago
Andrew Fraerman, Chicago
Sharod Gordon, Chicago
Catherine Hart, Springfield
Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon
George Hill, Decatur
Frank Kopecky, Springfield
Hon. James M. Radcliffe, Belleville
Keyria Rodgers, Decatur
Michael Rodriguez, Chicago
Leo Smith, Chicago
Hon. George Timberlake, Mt. Vernon
Litesa Wallace, Rockford
David Whittaker, Chicago
Veronica Williams, Zion
