Advisory Board

The Center for Workforce Equity’s Advisory Board offers strategic counsel and insights on workforce equity solutions in the Greater Chicago area. Comprised of community and industry leaders from diverse backgrounds, the board plays a vital role in shaping the outcomes of the Center’s initiatives, ensuring our strategies are impactful and aligned with the needs of underrepresented professionals in the region.

Board Members

Esther "E.T." Franklin

Chief Strategy Officer

Publicis Media

Derrick Collins

Dean of College of Business

Chicago State University

Mark Smith

Dean of College of Arts & Sciences

Chicago State University

Sarah Wasserman

Program Director

Chicago Corporate Coalition

Amy Huang

Executive Director

Utmost U

George Christo-Baker

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo

Robye Scott

Chief People Officer

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancilla LLP

Andrew Wells

Vice President of Workforce Development

Chicago Urban League

Andre Baker

Executive Director, Market Director - Consumer Banking

JP Morgan Chase

Michele Smith, Ed.D

Vice President, Workforce Development and Career Innovation Talent & Development - Human Resources

Advocate Hospital System

Patricia J. Eggleston, Esq.

Executive Director/Executive Vice President

Imani Village Chicago

Johniece Ray

Chief of Staff

Braven

Tonya Cody Robinson

Business Relations Specialist

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership