| Lifelong resident of Chicago's Greater West Side; graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School; bachelor's degree in management from Drake University; master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma University; Executive MBA studies, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management; serves on the boards of Westside Health Authority, Loretto Hospital Foundation, Chicago Park District-Columbus Park Advisory Council, Member of The Leaders Network and Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development Commission. Past Chair of House ILBC (Illinois Black Caucus), served the past 4 years on the Medicaid Workgroup. |