Steering Committee
Letter from the Resilient Chicago Steering Committee
It has been an honor to witness the evolution and participate in the development of Resilient Chicago, and we are excited to play an active role in shaping how this strategy will come to life over the coming years. Together we represent thirty-seven different public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic organizations. We have provided input according to our expertise and passion, shared insight from our experiences, and offered guidance on the direction of the strategy to address the most pressing challenges facing Chicagoans today and into the future.
With Mayor Emanuel’s announcement that he will not seek another term, there will be new leadership at City Hall. As members of the Steering Committee, we feel it is important for the City to commit to continued implementation of the strategy through the leadership transition. From the earliest conversations with Chicagoans expressing their needs to the latter stages of identifying initiatives to meet these needs, we believe the final strategy presents an opportunity to strengthen Chicago on several critical fronts.
The various initiatives outlined in the strategy will continue to be advanced by City departments and agencies such as the Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Department of Water Management (DWM). In addition, our Committee members, including the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), the Sierra Club, and Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) will carry on key collaborations with City departments to implement the strategy. In addition to the groups mentioned above, all entities involved in the Steering Committee are committed to ensuring the strategy’s successful implementation by sharing its vision with our platforms, continuing conversations amongst the Committee, and engaging other organizations and community members to support its implementation.
We are proud to be a part of the City’s effort to address Chicago’s challenges through strengthening existing initiatives and forming new connections. The strategy provides a framework for improving Chicago’s resilience for years to come, and we look forward to continuing the work together.
Sincerely,
The Resilient Chicago Steering Committee
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Alicia Tate-Nadeau | Office of Emergency Management & Communication |
| Andrea Zopp, Tiffany Hamel-Johnson | World Business Chicago |
| Anne Pramaggiore, Fidel Marquez, Angel Perez | ComEd |
| Brad McConnell | Accion |
| Brenna Berman, Alex Frank, Jamie Ponce | City Tech Collaborative |
| Bob Reiter | Chicago Federation of Labor |
| Carlos Nelson | Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation |
| Celena Roldán, Adam Runkle | American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois |
| Charles Matthews, Eva-Dina Delgado | Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas |
| Cristina Pacione-Zayas | Erikson Institute |
| Danielle DuMerer | Department of Innovation & Technology |
| David Reifman, Kathleen Dickhut, Michael Berkshire | Department of Planning and Development |
| Dorri McWhorter | YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago |
| Dorval Carter | Chicago Transit Authority |
| Dr. Helene Gayle, Michael Davidson | Chicago Community Trust |
| Ellen Alberding, Elizabeth Cisar | Joyce Foundation |
| Evelyn Diaz | Heartland Alliance |
| Ghian Foreman | Greater Southwest Development Corporation |
| Jack Darin | Illinois Sierra Club |
| Jack Lavin, Danielle Stanley | Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce |
| Jeff Bartow | Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) |
| Joseph Szabo, Kristin Ihnchak, Nora Beck | Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning |
| Julia Stasch, Mijo Vodopic | MacArthur Foundation |
| Julie Morita, Megan Cunningham | Department of Public Health |
| Karen Tamley, Laurie Dittman | Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities |
| Lisa Morrison Butler | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Luis Gutierrez | Latinos Progresando |
| Mark Kelly, Lisa Laws | Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events |
| Marisa Novara, Josh Ellis | Metropolitan Planning Council |
| Pastor Vic Rodriguez | Villita Community Church |
| Ralph Affrunti | Chicago Building Trades |
| Randy Conner | Department of Water Management |
| Rebekah Scheinfeld, Kevin O’Malley | Department of Transportation |
| Robert Rivkin | Mayor’s Office |
| Shaina Doar | Sidewalk Labs |
| Steve Caluris, Patrick Quinn | Chicago Police Crime Prevention and Information Center |
| Theaster Gates | University of Chicago |