Mom. Educator. Proud Chicagoan. Chief-of-Staff for @chicagosmayor.
Joined May 2021
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History will show how progressive and productive this administration was ... all while successfully navigating a global pandemic. So proud to have been led by an amazing woman, who always put Chicago's people, and equity, at the center of every decision made and policy written.
South and West side development like we’ve never seen. @chicagosmayor laid the foundation for transformation!
Excited to be at the first Eid hosted by the City of Chicago! @chicagosmayor was introduced by our very own Rowida Zatar!
At the annual #MyCHIMyFuture #SpringForward teen bash! Always been about making space for teens to enjoy their city and explore their interests while doing it! Thank you @jamalsmallz @HOTROD065 @KeyisQueen ❤️
At our #mychimyfuture convening with over 200 youth-serving Chicagoans learning about @m_demateo 5 P’s for connecting to disconnected youth: (credible) People, (safe) Places, Play, Pizza (!), and Partnerships.
I have been so excited to see so many awesome women leaders get promoted in the last 2 years!
The #ChicagoPolice Department is joining the @30x30initiative to advance the support and success of women in policing across the country. We pledge to advocate for women in policing and increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030.
Served over 60K last year with a smart community-based approach to providing free/low-cost mental health supports in all of Chicago's neighborhoods. Vision + Leadership = Results. @chicagosmayor @DrArwady
“When you don’t have no eggs and milk in your house … that’s a hard pill to swallow, especially when you work.” - from a recipient of the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot - the largest cash assistance program in the country. @chicagosmayor & @ChiFamSupport made it happen.
The 2nd annual trades fair. Thanks to all of the partners there to expose students to viable career pathways. Also excited that 1000’s of youth applied for @ChiFamSupport and @ChicagoParks summer jobs!
.@ChiPubSchools CEO @PedroCPSCEO & I launched a three-day, in-person Skilled Trades Career Fair to provide young folks with information on post-secondary opportunities within the skilled trades. 🧵
ALT Photo ID: Mayor Lightfoot, CEO Pedro Martinez and First Lady Amy Eshleman are watching a small construction demonstration.
ALT Photo ID: A construction man is doing a peace sign.
ALT Photo ID: Mayor Lightfoot poses for a selfie with a group of teens.
Excited to be at the @buildchicago Homecoming today! So amazing for the youth and families on the West Side!
Proud of the work that @ChiCommSafety plans with community-based partners, and coordinates across departments and sister agencies to build toward sustainable peace in our communities.
Let's be clear: @ChiCommSafety has worked across all City departments and sister agencies to implement a comprehensive and coordinated approach to community safety and ensure equitable investment in the communities with the highest levels of disinvestment and lack of opportunity.
So exciting! Teamwork (and leadership) makes the dream (for equity) work!
Good morning from Pilsen…ribbon cutting Casa Durango - a $28M project creating 53 affordable multi family units with some 😍 views. Shows @chicagosmayor unwavering commitment to supporting affordability in Pilsen! Congrats @TRPistas & thx @ChicagoDOH @theCHAtweets @ILHousing
The Super Bowl was great, but here comes The Chicago Football Classic!!! The Huggins and Rand families have done so much for so many Chicagoland students headed to college. @darlene_hill had it right when she said, “This game is a game-changer!” Happy 25th Classic! 9/2/23
So excited that we have reached the milestone of providing accessible, trauma-informed supports in all 77 communities in Chicago! Intentional investment results in a stronger safety net for all. Go to mentalhealth.chicago.gov to find services near you. #All77
It should be big, good news that the City has engaged a diverse group of developers & architects to reimagine and revitalize the South and West sides in alignment with communities' visions. The positive ripple effects of this #investsouthwest cohort will reverberate for years.
Always interesting to me when I read coverage on #InvestSouthWest where none of the new era of S/W side developers are referenced or cited - seems like missed opportunity as important to hear voices of these diverse teams working day and night to invest in their communities 🧐
So excited that Chicago will have a Poet Laureate! Nominate your favorite poet by January 18th!
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So excited that the Webster bridge is rehabbed and open again!
Webster Avenue Bridge is officially reopened! Today Commissioner Biagi joined @AldermanHopkins & @ward32chicago to celebrate the completion of the full rehabilitation of this 106-year-old bridge and its surrounding infrastructure – funded by @chicagosmayor #ChicagoWorks plan.
Reversing “decades of inequality” with the passage of the Red Line Extension TIF … “5 decades in the making.” As many said today, a world class city must be one where everyone is connected to the City, jobs, and opportunities.
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Getting your day started becomes even greater when our First Lady surprises us with some hot Java and donuts. It was just what the doctor ordered. @canderson311 @ChiPubSchools @PedroCPSCEO
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