Workforce Innovation Board

As members of the Workforce Innovation Board, we represent leaders from business, labor, education, economic development, and community-based organizations who believe in the power of collaboration.

Together, we are committed to advancing bold, innovative programs and partnerships that strengthen our region and expand opportunity for everyone in Chicago and Cook County.

Jacki Robinson - Ivy, Chairwoman
Northern Trust
Hardik Bhatt
SDI Presence LLC
Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones
Chicago Jobs Council
Josh Davis
The Will Group
Victor Dickson
Safer Foundation
Trenity Dobbey
Director of Workforce Development, Office of the Mayor
Xochitl Flores
Cook County Bureau of Economic Development
Jennifer Foster
Illinois Community College Board
Adam Hecktman
For Good Advisory
Matt Johanson
Just Act Partners
Liisa L. Stark
Union Pacific Railroad
Pam McDonough
McDonough Enterprises
Rahnee K. Patrick
Illinois Department of Human Services
Donovan Pepper
Walgreens
Robert Reiter Jr.
Chicago Federation of Labor
Manny Rodriguez
Revolution Workshop
Juan Salgado
City Colleges of Chicago
Michele Smith
Advocate Health
Jason Spigner
Sinai Health System
Carrie Thomas
Illinois Department of Employment Security