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Irene Aleman

Prior to becoming the Wellness Center coordinator at Truman College, Irene Aleman provided mental health case management for marginalized communities…

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Mechelle Rodriguez

Mechelle Rodriguez, administrative assistant to the dean of instruction at Wright College, is dedicated to making sure class schedules are…

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Chef Gabriel Alvarez

Chef Gabriel Alvarez started his college journey at City Colleges of Chicago—something that helps him relate to his students at…

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Veronica Sek

The first few weeks at a job are challenging—you’re adjusting to a new role, new coworkers, and a new company…

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Luis Narvaez

Adult education is often just the beginning of students’ journeys

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LaTia Lane

Tia Lane was strategic in choosing to work at Olive-Harvey College, a Predominantly Black Institution. As a clinical counselor, she…

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Elia Lopez

Truman College Professor Receives AATSP Outstanding Community College Teacher of the Year Award” on April 12, 2022.

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Dr. Maretha Roberts

Dr. Maretha Roberts worked in biological research on the East Coast for many years before discovering her passion for teaching.…

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Dr. Megan Craig

Dr. Megan Craig was a practicing dentist before finding her way to City Colleges of Chicago. She is now the…

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Dr. Jacqueline Witherspoon

From leading swim lessons at age 16 to serving as an anatomy and physiology professor at Olive-Harvey College today, teaching…

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Carolina Verdial

When Carolina Verdial first visited Wright College after moving to Chicago from the Honduras, she was looking for a college…

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Qiana Lewis

As professor and chair of the Mathematics Department at Daley College, Qiana Lewis enjoys making math relatable for her students…

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