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FY2011
ANNUAL REPORT
umojA
student development corporation
Annual Report photography –
Courtesy of Nathaniel Bell
Umoja Student Development Corporation
2935 W. Polk Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
773-534-8877
www.MeetUmoja.org
deeply rooted.
growing stronger.
Umoja has spent fifteen years faithfully
standing for and beside students in Chicago
who have access to the fewest educational
and economic resources, helping them find
their own voice and claim their own successful
futures. I started Umoja in 1997 because I
believed it was the right thing to do; the only
logical next step on my journey to support
educational equity in Chicago. I continue to
believe with every piece of me, just as I did in
1997, that Manley High School and schools
like it are filled with students who are smart
and talented, and whose educational
success is critical for our society.
Umoja has demonstrated again and again
that young people will fight for themselves if
we fight for them and with them. Now, fifteen
years later, my belief is no longer just a notion
but is substantiated by the stories of hundreds
and hundreds of young people who have
succeeded with our support, who have
graduated from college, who hold living
wage jobs, who have good, successful
and productive lives and who are supporting
the generation behind them to achieve the
same goal.
Since the time I started Umoja, I believed
strongly in developing a succession plan. I
believe that good leaders make way for other
leaders to rise and then step out of the way
when those leaders are ready to claim the
reins; in doing so, leadership and the
organization itself remain dynamic and adaptive. Over the last several years I have been
eager to share Umoja’s tools, resources, and
strategies with other high need schools and
felt that in order to do so, the organization
would be best served by having me move out
of the CEO role. Having Ted Christians,
my long-term partner in this work, step into
the role of CEO this year is a dream come
true for me. He is a man whom I admire
deeply and whose intelligence and integrity
I have benefited from daily in the 12 years
we have worked together. There is truly no
one else on Earth to whom I would rather
have handed the reins of organizational
leadership. I watch with pride and gratitude
as Ted positions Umoja for its future,
building on the foundation of the past: all
young people can and will succeed if we will
only give them the chance.
Lila Leff
Founder,
Chief Partnership
Development Officer
15 years of
achievement.
In the fall of 1999, I walked through the
doors of Manley High School as a graduate
student from the University of Chicago
serving a one-year internship with Umoja.
At that time, college was not part of the
culture at Manley. In fact, in 1999, for most
low-income minority students, meaningful
opportunities to make the connections
between high school and college simply
didn’t exist. Back then, schools on Chicago’s
West and South sides, weren’t providing the
experiences and relationships that integrate
academics and social-emotional supports
with postsecondary readiness.
But that is no longer the case for young
people at Manley, nor for the thousands of
students that Umoja impacts across the city.
In 2011, with support from Umoja, 98% of
Manley’s seniors were accepted to at least
one college or university, a dramatic increase
from the 10% of seniors who went on to
college in 1997. Fifteen years ago,
relationship-building with students, parents,
teachers, administrators and community
partners was the main ingredient of our work
– and it remains the key to our success today.
The young people we serve are graduating
from high school and making successful
transitions to college precisely because they
are surrounded by a web of relationships with
adults and peers who challenge and
support them as they work hard to live into
their dreams.
Our belief in the critical importance of
building positive relationships with students
aligns with studies by the Chicago Consortium
on School Research which suggest that grades,
failure and absence rates are significantly
better in schools characterized by 2 things:
strong relationships between students and
teachers and a belief that the work students
are doing in high school is preparing them for
the future. Umoja understands that relationships
help students discover and believe in the best
versions of themselves. Relationships make
their world bigger, and when students see the
range of possibilities open to them, they
develop the sense of purpose that drives
academic achievement.
I have walked through the doors of Manley to
Umoja’s main office virtually every day since
1999. But in May 2011, I walked in with the
privilege of serving as Umoja’s CEO. Today,
Umoja’s staff of 25 are walking through the
doors of 9 high schools located throughout
the city. They are providing college/career,
restorative justice, leadership and professional
development programs that impact more
than 8,000 students and 400 teachers across
Chicago.
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, I thank
you for your support and partnership and for
the relationship you have established with
Umoja. As Umoja continues to expand our
impact in the coming years, we will remain
guided by a steadfast belief in the power
of meaningful and proactive relationships
to equip young people to succeed and
confidently claim their future.
Ted Christians
Chief Executive Officer
what is
umoja ?
Umoja Student Development Corporation
is a nonprofit organization working
to increase attendance and college
enrollment, reduce violence and support
educators in public schools across the
City of Chicago.
For fifteen years, we have provided
the resources students, educators, and
academic professionals need to create
positive school cultures that foster success.
Umoja transforms schools
and changes students’ lives.
Umoja Partner Schools
2010 – 2011
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ACE Technical Charter High School
Richard T. Crane Technical Preparatory
High School
Christian Fenger Academy High School
William R. Harper High School
Kenwood Academy High School
Manley Career Academy High School
John Marshall Metropolitan High School
Orr Academy High School
Henry Ford Academy Power House Charter
High School
160 UMOJA STUDENTS VISITED 35 COLLEGES IN 2011
A LOOK AT UMOJA BY THE NUMBERS...
Teachers
Impacted
in 1997:
Students
Impacted
in 1997:
Full-time
Umoja Staff
in 1997:
Teachers
Impacted
in 2011:
Students
Impacted
in 2011:
Full-time
Umoja Staff
in 2011:
400 8,000
Average # of Days
Students Served Outof-School Suspensions
UMOJA UNIVERSITY
Morning Workshops
• 92% of participants agreed that the morning
workshops would positively influence their practice.
(CPS average from Chicago
Consortium on School Research,
2011; data from 2008-09)
• 97% of participants agreed that Umoja’s facilitators
were knowledgeable and experienced.
Manley.....................2.1
CPS Average.............6.6
Afternoon Team Planning Sessions
• 93% of team participants strongly agreed that the
process strengthened their team dynamic.
• 97% of participants agreed that they felt more confident about their team’s ability to meet
student development goals for their school.
• 97% of participants agreed that they felt more confident about their abilities to meet student
development goals in their individual practice.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE/PEACE ROOM
(Manley High School)
During the 2010 – 2011 academic year...
•1
049 students received social emotional and conflict resolution
support through Umoja’s Restorative Justice work.
• With Umoja’s support, 743 students were able to utilize Restorative
Justice strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts before they escalated.
• Umoja supported 541 students in solving conflicts through Peace Circles.
•7
5% of staff at Manley reported utilizing Umoja’s Restorative Justice
work to help them support students.
• 79% of students who used the Peace Room indicated learning or practicing skills that
they can use to solve or heal future problems, issues or conflicts.
• 80% of students who used the Peace Room said that if faced with a similar situation,
they would apply lessons/skills learned in the Peace Room.
Freshmen On-Track
On-track freshmen are 4
more likely to graduate
Times
(Avg. % of students on-track to graduate at the
end of freshman year 2009/10 to 2010/11)
CPS.......................................71%
Umoja Freshmen at ACE.........85%
FAFSA Completion Rates
(Regional and National Averages as reported
by Chicago Public Schools)
National Average (6/2010)........... 57%
CPS Average (3/2010)................. 63%
Umoja Cohorts (3/2011).............. 97%
In-School
Suspensions at
Manley High School
Since Umoja
Implemented the
Restorative Justice
Program
2009/10..... 1388
2010/11........ 466
66% Decrease
Chicago Public School
students who are
suspended
Even Once are
3 Times more likely
to drop out of school.
Learn more about Umoja at www.MeetUmoja.org
on Umoja.. .
BRIAN COLLIER
Manley High School
“Umoja’s valuable because, when
you bring theories to environments
that are used to “cookie-cutter”
practices, you need an organization
that is well-versed in those theories
– how they can be applied and
implemented. And Umoja is just that organization who knows
how to help bring that [knowledge] to the masses who are unclear
on what Restorative Justice actually is. When you’re trying to
implement Restorative Justice... to do it by yourself, it can be
challenging. It has been very easy here, at Manley, because of the
support that Umoja brings to the school as a community-based
organization.”
IESHA POLK
Manley Class of 2007,
Western Illinois University
Class of 2011
“You can’t be a leader if people
aren’t going to follow. You have to
work together…”
Iesha worked in Umoja leadership programs with increasing
responsibility throughout her high school career. She attended the
Kokrobitey Institute’s Leadership Development Program in Ghana,
West Africa for 2 weeks in 2007, building on the skills she had
learned and opening the doors to a wider world.
Iesha is currently applying for graduate school to pursue a Masters
in Education. Besides inspiring and encouraging youth through
teaching, Iesha embodies Umoja’s value of giving back to the
community by serving as a youth leader with her church and
volunteering in youth and other community outreach programs.
MICHAEL DIMITROFF
One of the first projects Umoja
undertook was to engage students
in the rehab of an abandoned
house located just blocks away from
Manley High School. Looking back,
there was no way we could have
completed that project without the
help and support of Mike Dimitroff,
the Construction Tech Director at Manley. The restoration of the Polk
House marked the beginning of a partnership that has grown during
Umoja’s 15 years. Partnerships that grow and evolve, like the one
formed with Mr. Dimitroff, have helped lay the foundation for our
current work with Umoja University.
“Mr. D” as he is affectionately known, has been a father figure to
countless numbers of students and is one of the most innovative and
inspiring teachers that we’ve had the privilege to work with. He truly
has been an essential partner for Umoja since day one. After working
hand-in-hand with Umoja for so many years, Mr. D has this to say ...
“… Umoja is instrumental in our student development,
they’re instrumental in nurturing young ladies and
young men in special programs, they’re instrumental
in running college trips and are focused on supporting
students’ postsecondary success. They have their own
governance and are autonomous, but they collaborate
with the school’s administration and are fully transparent
with teachers… which I think is incredible. The Umoja
staff are proactive in terms of youth development. They
are ahead of their time in many ways… and are
absolutely student-centered.”
UMOJA
bricks build a building.
experience builds an education.
DONORS
thanks for your support.
Many of Umoja’s supporters are local and national businesses
who want to ensure a brighter future for the young people of
our community. Thanks to their generosity and commitment,
we are able to provide students and teachers with the most
up-to-date resources in the classroom and beyond.
We at Umoja are tremendously grateful to our
corporate sponsors for their continued support,
encouragement, and assistance.
FOUNDATIONS/
CORPORATIONS
SUMMA CUM LAUDE DONORS
$50,000 AND HIGHER
Anonymous Foundation
Chicago Tribune Charities
Polk Bros. Foundation
Steans Family Foundation
MAGNA CUM LAUDE DONORS
$25,000 - $49,999
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Crown Family Philanthropies
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Lillian and Larry Goodman Family
Foundations
The Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family
Foundation
Louis R. Lurie Foundation
McDougal Family Foundation
Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation
Topfer Family Foundation
WGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids Fund
A fund of the McCormick Foundation
CUM LAUDE DONORS
$10,000 - $24,999
Adams Street Partners
Advocate Bethany Community
Health Fund
Aon Foundation
ComEd
KPMG
Little Angel Foundation
Neuberger Berman Foundation
Speh Family Foundation
W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
HIGH HONOR DONORS
Under $10,000
Anonymous Corporation
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
Augustana Henze Endowment
Baker Hughes Foundation
Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
The Carnegie Foundation
DLA Piper
Generations Fund
Kenilworth Union Church
Mikva Challenge
Prince Charitable Trusts
Princeton University Class of 1969
Community Service Fund
Protiviti
The Seabury Foundation
The Siragusa Foundation
Silvio Troianello Trust
US Cellular
Wrightwood Capital
The Chicago Urban League
Morgan Stanley
INDIVIDUALS
PLATINUM
$2,500 & UP
Becky & Steve Betts
Greg Darnieder
April & Jeff Diehl
Maritza & Randolph Frieser
Kate & Marin Gjaja
Linda & Chuck Glew
Martha & David Jones
Ken Okin
Mary & John Raitt
Corey Shapiro
Danny Strauss/On Point
GOLD DONORS
$1,000 -$2,499
Lori & Erick Ashworth
Kathie & John Cimaroli
Sarah Duncan & Tom McDougal
Ben Felt
Susan & Steven Fortier
Dee & Joseph Garnett
Emilia & Damon Gura
Linal Harris
Beth Kohl-Feinerman &
Gary Feinerman
Lila Leff & John Risko
Sharon Lindstrom
Leslie & David McGranahan
Susan & Dennis Okin
Elizabeth Rizza & John Cimaroli
Sara Rosen & Eric Salzman
Nora & Marty Salzman
Kelly Schaefer
Nancee Siegel & Kenneth Schmetterer
Diana & Lester Shapiro
Eric Warner/Accelerated Rehabilitation
Centers
Betsy & Mark Westhoff
John Williams
SILVER DONORS
$500 - $999
Anonymous Donor
Susan Barlow
Lisa & Rick Cederoth
Lynn & Jeff Chookaszian
Priscilla & Cliff Christians
Kathleen Denning & Donald Petersen
Amy Downey & Phil Gartner
Marion Fluchere & Richard Schreiber
Michelle & Thaddeus Halm
Jayne Hultman
Tamara Michel Josserand &
Randel Josserand
Gail Jones-Klopfer & Jerry Klopfer
Marcia & Warren Kunstler
Joyce & Ted Lenart
Elizabeth Litchfield
Gail & Robert Loveman
Sonya Naar
Deborah & David Neuroth
Kris & Bill Osterbur
Dr. Ebrahim Patel
Janet Reed
Sharon Renchof & Thomas Zollo
Emily & Robert Rizza
Jennifer Steans & Jim Kastenholz
Kris Torkelson & Charles Twichell
Marcy Twardak
Barbara Von Molnar
BRONZE DONORS
$100 - $499
Anonymous Donor
Anonymous Donor
Donna & Kenan Abosch
Lisa & Bob Aiken
Ellen & Michael Alter
Stephanie & Walter Alvendia
Sally & Vince Anderson
Heather Young Anichini &
Brennan Young
Cookie Avrin & Marty Zafran
Stacey & Andrew Badley
Michael Benvenuto
Marcia & Dennis Bolsinga
Jane Boyce & Steve Fleischmann
Shirley & Martin Bresler
Mary Buckley
Patti & Ralph Buelling
TaWanda Causay
Paul Christians
Margaret & Doug Christians
Angela & Darryl Cobb
Erin Collier
Terry Cook
Kris & Jonathan Cowan
Michelle & Kyle Cox
Bryna Cytrynbaum
Ron Dahms
Mathilda De Dios
Marie Devlin
Sheila Diombala
Colleen Donovan
Carol Eckstein & Marty Bernstein
Rochelle Edens
Peter and Shana Ellis
Caryn Englander & Richard Bollow
Bette & Steven Feinerman
Robert Ferguson
Mrs. Joan & Dr. Peter Flynn
Maureen & James Forhan
Lana & Thomas Geselbracht
Anita Glencoe
Bette & Homer Goldberg
Susan Gottlieb
Theresa & Calvin Greene
Cornelia Grumman & Jim Warren
Sara Hays & John Mitchell
Lara & John Heiberger
Mark Hoffman
Rosellen Brown Hoffman &
Marvin Hoffman
Nancy & Tim Hoying
Symeria & Gary Hudson
Sharon Irish & Reed Larson
Lela Johnson
Andrea Kalkstein
Kathy Kim & David Levinson
Barbara Kohl-Spiro & Herzl Spiro
Victoria Kramer
Debbie & Myron Lee
Andrea & Doug Leff
Michelle & David Leiter
Maralynn & Bruce Lindstrom
Eileen & Steve Litchfield
Anne & Dave Lowell
Katie & John MacCarthy
Adrianne Mazura
Judy & John McCarter, Jr.
many thanks from the
bottom of our hearts.
Gayle McCormick
Todd McDougal
John McKinnon
Judi Minter & John Ayers
Katie & Greg Mooney
Leslie Morgan Steiner & Percy Steiner
Linda & Rich Morris
Don Moseley
Carol Mulvihill
Monica Mulvihill
Gail Nelson & John Minor
Joan Newman
Rosalie & Joseph Novara
Meagan Novara & Tom Dennis
Lucia Novara
Michelle & Scott Ordway
Barry & Elaine Osterbur
Arleen Pachman & Robert Leff
Seth Palatnik
Debra Parker
Pam & Jeff Parnell
Anna & Matthew Petersen
Marianne Philbin & Lloyd Sachs
Anne & Bob Pillion
Ellen & Allen Potter
Brian Ragsdale
Andrea & David Rahija
Hollen Reischer
Carole & William Resnick
Paula Riggins
Carol Rubin & Steven Kaplan
Michelle & Len Ruvola
Lois & John Sachs
Linnea Schramm
Katie & Jeremy Schroeder
Michelle & Dan Schuffert
Lester Smith
Michelle Speller-Thurman &
Cedric Thurman
Rather Stanton
Daryl Thompson
Dan Tiemann
Sermane Todd
Ellen & Jerry Upton
Mike Usiak
Christine Villoch
Vanessa Weathersby
Lawana & Richard Westhoff
Jane Westhoff & Athan Demako
Ann Williams
Nancy & David Winans
Barry & Janet Winkler
SCHOOL, GOVERNMENT
AND COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
ACE Technical Charter High School
After School Matters
Chicago Consortium on School Research
Chicago Public Schools
Richard T. Crane Technical High School
Dominican University
Christian Fenger Academy High School
Henry Ford Academy: Power House High
Free Spirit Media
Illinois State Board of Education
Kenwood Academy High School
Manley Career Academy High School
John Marshall Metropolitan High School
Mikva Challenge
Network for College Success
North Lawndale College Preparatory
Charter High School
Northeastern Illinois University
Orr Academy High School
Pleasant Grove MB Church
U.S. Department of Education/
Upward Bound
University of Illinois at Chicago
William Rainey Harper High School
SPRING FLING
SPONSORSHIP
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
Adams Street Partners
Aon Foundation
Becky & Steve Betts
ComEd
DLA Piper
Maritza & Randolph Frieser
Tamara Michel Josserand &
Randel Josserand
KPMG
Sharon Lindstrom
Protiviti
Nancee Siegel & Ken Schmetterer
Marcy Twardak
US Cellular
SPRING FLING
SILENT AUCTION
ITEM DONORS
Rhonda Adams
Adler Planetarium
Adventure Stage Chicago
Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze
Aruba Aloe
Morocco B. Assouline/Chic Restraint
Cookie Avrin & Marty Zafran
Jodi Barlev-Shachar
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.
Becky & Steve Betts
Big Monster Toys
Chalet Nursery
Charles Ifergan Salon - Deerfield
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago History Museum
Koni Clements
Court Theatre
The Dancing Horses Theater
Michael Dimitroff
The Dreamtree Shakers
Sharon & Peter Ellis
Fireplace Inn
Glessner House & Clark House Museums
Joel Hall Dancers & Center
John Hancock Observatory
Hearts4HeartsGirls
Nancy Hoying
Hub51
Debbie Kalish/Renewed Interiors
Michal Kelly
Sharon Lindstrom
Lifeline Theater
Lynfred Winery
Marriott Hotels
Marriott Theatre
John McCarter, Jr.
Tamara Michel Josserand
Mighty Maids/Mighty Men
Moller Financial Services
NBC Chicago
North Shore Racquet Club
Orbitz
Matthew Petersen
Radio Flyer
Janet Reed
The Ruby Room
Chef Julius Russell
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Nancy & Christopher Skey
Skydeck Chicago
Spicy Mike’s Chili
The Sutton Place Hotel
Dimitra Tasiouras
Tsadakeeyah’s Catering
Umoja Board of Directors
Sharon & Dan Uslan
Keli M. Videtto
theWit Hotel
Waveland Bowl
Freddie Wolner
Zanies Comedy Nite Club
IN-KIND DONORS
ACE Technical Charter High School
The Boston Consulting Group
Bright Ideas Parent-Teacher Store
Chicago Police Dept. - 10th District
Chicago Teacher Inc.
Classmate Ltd.
ComEd
DLA Piper
Dominican University
Educational Books-N-Things
Mary Erangey
Fox School Supply
Ginger Gebka
Griffith Tutoring
Group Benefit Associates Harrison and Company
Illinois Resource Network
Jackie Kaplan-Perkins
Janet Hay
Jayne Finch/Cardinal Print Group
Jayne Hultman
KPMG
Lakeshore Learning Store
Learning Adventures
Let’s Learn
Manley Career Academy High School
John Mitchell
NBC Chicago
Northeastern Illinois University
Office Depot
Ozzie Ramsay Photographer
Parent/Teacher Tools
Park Community Church
Pleasant Grove MB Church
Protiviti
Saint Anthony’s Hospital
Sara Rosen and Eric Salzman
Schick School Supply
School and Play
Snickelfritz Toys
Staples
Target
Teachers’ Supply Box
The Chalkboard
The Coca-Cola Company
The Education Depot, Inc.
The Learning Tree
The R’s Learning Material Center, Ltd.
The ScholarShip, Ltd.
The Teacher’s Aid
T-Mobile
UGX Educational Products
Larry Washington
UMOJA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
UMOJA FY 2011 REVENUE
Grants and Awards (Unrestricted)
29%
Grants and Awards (Temporarily Restricted)
15%
Grants and Awards (Permanently Restricted)
0%
Grants and Contributions (Governmental)
21%
In-kind Contributions
1%
Fundraising Events
4%
Contract Program Fees
30%
Investment Earnings
0%
Miscellaneous
0%
UMOJA FY 2011 EXPENSES
Program Services
8%
Fundraising
9%
UMOJA FY 2011 ASSETS
Cash
68%
Grants and Pledges Receivable
20%
Investments
Other
June 30, 2011 June 30, 2010
REVENUE
Grants and Awards (Unrestricted)
$570,309
$629,129
Grants and Awards (Temporarily Restricted)
287,785
286,244
Grants and Awards (Permanently Restricted)
0
0
Grants and Contributions (Governmental)
414,836
384,957
In-kind Contributions
23,791
320,722
Fundraising Events
74,344
93,303
Contract Program Fees
600,356
170,820
Investment Earnings
4,019
6,909
Miscellaneous
489
468
Total Revenue
$1,975,929 $1,892,552
EXPENSES
Program Services
Management and General
Fundraising
Total Expenses
$1,517,313 $1,554,723
$147,325
114,240
$157,813
116,840
$1,822,451 $1,785,803
NET ASSETS
Beginning of the Year
Net Increase in Net Assets
End of the Year
$1,263,890 $1,157,141
$153,478
106,749
$1,417,368 $1,263,890
83%
Management and General
Prepaid Expenses
1%
10%
1%
UMOJA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Cash
Grants and Pledges Receivable
Prepaid Expenses
Investments
Other
Total Assets
$1,021,483 $1,044,946
299,719
176,841
18,203
26,540
155,526
61,419
12,389
22,035
$1,507,320 $1,331,781
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Total Liabilities
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$89,952
$67,891
$1,417,368 1,263,890
$1,507,320 $1,331,781
UMOJA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2935 West Polk Street, Room 116 • Chicago, Illinois 60612
773.534.8877 • fax 773.534.8878 • Learn more at www.MeetUmoja.org
umojA
student development corporation
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Becky Betts
President
Business Partner Representative
Strategic Consultant
Ken Schmetterer Vice President Business Partner Representative
DLA Piper
2011 STAFF
Ted Christians
Chief Executive Officer
Lila Leff
Founder/Chief Partnership
Development Officer
Mariah Neuroth
Chief Program Officer
Marlee Benton
Upward Bound Advisor
Michael Bolsinga
Office Administrator
Kyia Brown
Student Advocate Intern
Zarah Carranco
Student Development Coordinator
Jaime Calder
Development Assistant
Chelsey Clammer
Leadership & Justice Advocate
Morgan Davis
Alumni Coordinator
Sharon Lindstrom Treasurer
Business Partner Representative
Protiviti Consulting
Lauren Robinson Secretary Business Partner Representative
American Bar Association
Heather Young Anichini
Educational Organization Representative
Teach for America
Steven Fortier
Business Partner Representative
KPMG
Joseph E. Garnett
Business Partner Representative
Allstate Insurance Company
Melvin Hargrett
Community Partner Representative
Chicago Police Department
Joyce Debrah-Sheppard Umoja University Director
Christopher Dino
21st CCLC Student Advocate
Jimmy Harvard
Umoja Alumni and
Community Representative
Darnell Hamilton
Upward Bound Advisor
Elizabeth Rizza
Business Partner Representative
The Boston Consulting Group
Jess Jardine
Student Advocate Intern
Nicole Keen
21st CCLC Coordinator
Katie Schroeder
Community Organization Representative
Free Spirit Media
Marcia Kunstler
Development Coordinator
Charles Twichell
Business Partner Representative
Prince Charitable Trusts
Katina Monzon
Operations Manager
Raven Moore
Development Associate
Keisha Watson
Business Partner Representative
ComEd
Anna Petersen
Director of Evaluation
Betsy Westhoff
Business Partner Representative
Marketing Consultant
Mary Potter
Umoja School Director/ACE Tech
Kenny Riley
Leadership & Justice Advocate
Ted Christians
Ex-Officio
Chief Executive Officer
Umoja Student Development Corp.
Carl Simien
Upward Bound Director
Lila Leff
Ex-Officio
Founder/Chief Partnership
Development Officer
Umoja Student Development Corp.
Aubrie Tossmann
Partnership Development Specialist
Easter Young
College & Career Coordinator
Ilana Zafran
Director of Leadership and Justice
UMOJA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2935 West Polk Street, Room 116 • Chicago, Illinois 60612
773.534.8877 • fax 773.534.8878 • Learn more at www.MeetUmoja.org