


Kimberly A. Lightford
January 2019 Kimberly A. Lightford made history when she became the first Black woman to serve as Illinois’ Senate Majority Leader. She has dedicated her 21-year career to championing her passion, education and youth development. As the youngest African-American woman...
Anna Valencia
Anna Valencia was first sworn-in as City Clerk of Chicago on January 25, 2017 overseeing one of the largest offices in the City serving 1.2 million Chicagoans and generating more than $130 million annually. As City Clerk, Valencia has focused on making government...
Juliana Stratton
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is excited to serve Illinois as the state’s 48th Lieutenant Governor. In this role, her portfolio includes leading the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative, and chairing the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, the Governor’s...