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Verneé joined Mikva Challenge in April 2018. Verneé Green has over 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors,...

Aprill Buckner previously served as the Site Director for Year Up United-Chicago, a national workforce development program. As a nonprofit leader,...

Jill taught in Chicago and New York City public schools for 13 years and was a Mikva teacher for much of that time....

Siobhan, a native of the Chicago area, joined Mikva Challenge in 2024 and leads the vision and strategy for our fundraising...

Lola is committed to the pursuit of educational equity in the District. Her multifaceted background as a non-profit professional and middle school...

Fatima is Mikva Challenge’s C3 (College, Career, and Civic Connections) Manager. In her role, she supports students in their summer programs...

Brenda joined the Mikva Challenge team in April 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has...

Karla’s passion for social justice and youth voice began when as a teen she met with her alderman to express the...

Liz joined Mikva Challenge in 2025 as the Individual Giving Manager. She holds a B.A in Linguistics and French from Purdue...

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