Our Action Teams
While the key work of Evanston Cradle to Career involves ALL of our partner organizations working differently to advance the initiative's priorities through mutually reinforcing activities, we also work with partner organizations and community members collaboratively through three Action Teams focused on advancing equity in Evanston.
Strong start to kindergarten action Team
Ensure children are ready for kindergarten, all families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children.
- Workforce and Professional Development
- Early Identification and Early Action
- Family Supports
Social Determinants of Health, 5th ward
Improve equitable access to resources community members need to flourish.
- Health and Wellness
- Economic Justice
Invest in workforce development and career pipelines for community members to build pathways to high quality employment opportunities.
- High School
- Economic Justice
Action Team Members
ACTION TEAM MEMBERS
Daniel Biss
Mayor
Dave Davis
Northwestern
Betty Cohns
REBA Early Learning
Monique Parsons
YMCA
Patrick Keenan-Devlin
Moran Center for Youth Advocay
Rebecca Cacayuran
ECF
Devon Horton
District 65
Sol Anderson
ECF
Shayla Butler
Northwestern University
Luke Stowe
The City Of Evasnton
Joi Smith
Oakton College
Criag Lynch
Youth And Oppertunity United
Aina Gutierrez
Rebuilding Exchange
Dr. Marcus Campbell
Evanston Township Highschool