The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force was rebranded to Access Equity Network (AEN).
AEN will focus on four key areas:
- Students: Inspiring careers in Public Finance
- Municipal Finance Professionals: Cross-municipality shadowing opportunities
- Training: Decide, Decode & Deliver – providing training sessions for municipalities
- Recognition: Introducing the Access & Equity in Practice Award to honor those advancing access and equity at a municipality
Nadine Johnson, ChairpersonOld National Bank, Senior Vice President
Bola Delano, Co-ChairIllinois Office of Comptroller – Chicago, Deputy Director – Constituent Affairs
Jon Beckmann, Board LiaisonWaukegan Park District, Director of Finance and Operations, MBA, MDA, CPRE
Christina G McClerklin, Board LiaisonCity of Markham, Finance Director
Thomas S Gary, MemberDirector of ePay & Illinois Funds
Rasheed Jones, MemberVillage of Matteson, Finance Director
Andrew Kim, MemberSpeer Financial, Inc., Vice President- Raphaliata McKenzie, MemberSpeer Financial, Inc., Sr. Vice President