The Advisory Council has committees that focus on different topic areas and priorities. See the current committees, their obejctives, priorities, and members below. Chairs/Co-chairs of committees are indicated with an asterisk *
Committee Objective
Share the work of the Council with the public and to establish and strengthen partnerships with government entities (e.g. county and state governments), organizations, and individuals to support the Council's work
Priorities for 2024
Members
Dr. Nick Alder
Robert Castillo
Anna DeShawn*
Kristen Kaza
Eric Wilkerson
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Committee Objective
Makes recommendations to the Mayor and works with the Chicago Police Department and other stakeholders to address the protection and safety of LGBTQ+ people, particularly transgender women of color.
Priorities for 2024
Members
Maliyah Arnold*
Dr. Christopher Balthazar
Starr De Los Santos
Mony Ruiz-Velasco*
Committee Links
Committee Objective
Works to 1) make Chicago's city government as a service provider and employer a more inclusive place for LGBTQ+ people and 2) increase the number of LGBTQ+ employees in Chicago's city government
Priorities for 2024
Members
Stefanie Clark
Kim Hunt
Cornelius Lee
Stephanie Skora*
Dr. Pamela Lightsey*
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Committee Objective
Make recommendations to the Mayor and work with City departments to better the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Chicagoans.
Priorities for 2024
Members
Don Abram
Donald Bell
Miguel Blancarte, Jr.*
Sanjeev Singh
Vic Wyner
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