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Missing my friend, my brother, a great man.

Words cannot convey the measure of this loss.

🌟 In honor of Women's History Month, we want to shine a spotlight on our very own. Three remarkable women who make a difference every day at New Covenant CDC! 🌟 Dorine Poole, our exceptional Office Manager, embodies strength, efficiency, and grace. Her dedication to keeping our organization running smoothly is truly commendable, and her leadership sets an inspiring example for us all. Thank you, Dorine, for your unwavering commitment! Liz Hope, our dynamic Business Development Manager, is a force to be reckoned with. Her passion for driving growth, forging connections, and breaking barriers knows no bounds. Liz's vision and determination propel us forward, making a lasting impact on our community. Thank you, Liz, for being a trailblazer and a beacon of inspiration! Chesay Colson, our talented Virtual Assistant, brings warmth, creativity, and innovation to everything she does. Her resourcefulness and dedication to excellence are unparalleled, and her positive energy brightens our team's spirit every day. Thank you, Chesay, for your invaluable contributions! Together, Dorine, Liz, and Chesay exemplify the spirit of resilience, leadership, and empowerment that defines Women's History Month and beyond. Join us in celebrating their achievements and honoring the countless women who continue to shape history with their passion, talent, and tenacity! 🌟👏 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpoweredWomen #NewCovenantCDC

I had the opportunity to contribute to @CNBC’s article highlighting the transformative journey of Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the horrific events of the Black Wall Street Massacre, Tulsa's perseverance, creativity, and innovation gave way to its resurgence as a hub for entrepreneurship.   Historically, entrepreneurship has been seen as a risky career pursuit for the Black community, largely due to a disproportionate number of successful role models to look up to. Tulsa is looking to change this by fostering a supportive environment for growth by local leaders and the business community at large.   However, Tulsa is not the only city where Black entrepreneurship is flourishing. In cities across the nation - led by Black business leaders like Robert Greene at NAIC, Margaret Anadu, Cedric Nash, Robert Smith, and John Rogers - Black businesses are being created at historic rates having a positive impact on communities and the US free enterprise system.   I look forward to seeing the future impact of this exciting initiative. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmRww_65

In recognition of Black History Month, The Partnership is highlighting Black leadership in other not for profit organizations throughout Chicago and Cook County. It is a pleasure to introduce the following leaders: George Wright is the CEO of The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. He served as the co-chair of The Partnership’s Board of Directors for eight years and in 2023 stepped into the role of CEO., Wright came to the position after a distinguished career in banking and community investment. In 2024, he retired as director of community relations for Citibank’s Global Consumer Group. As Director of Community Relations, Wright led all aspects of Citi’s community development portfolio in Illinois and across the Central Region. Rodney Brown, Executive Director and CEO of New Covenant Community Development Corporation, is an established, globally minded, yet locally focused, change agent. He has facilitated the educational success of young adults as a board member of multiple NPOs and as Co-Director of the Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) division of the Joseph Business School. Carlos Nelson, CEO of Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. Carlos is a long-time stakeholder in the Auburn Gresham community and was an important partner when The Partnership opened its Education and Workforce Center in Chatham. He began volunteering for the newly formed not-for-profit organization and accepted the position of Executive Director in January, 2003, leaving corporate America behind to pursue a life of service.