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Board Member
Meals on Wheels Chicago
- 14 years 11 months
Social Services
We’re working to eliminate hunger and isolation for Chicago’s homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities. Meals on Wheels Chicago’s public-private partnership with the City of Chicago means that together we provide more than 2.6 million meals to more than 8,500 Chicago’s homebound neighbors each year.
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Board Member
Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club
- 8 years 4 months
Health
Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization with the mission to positively impact the lives of athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments by developing their skills in paratriathlon. Dare2tri empowers individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to be physically active, engaged with their community, and helps them set and reach goals. Dare2tri changes lives by boosting individuals’ self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.
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Member Board Of Directors
ADA 25 Advancing Leadership
- Present 9 years
ADA 25 Advancing Leadership has a bold strategy and groundbreaking programs—the first of their kind in the nation—for bringing greater disability inclusion to tables of power and influence in the Chicago region.
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Mentor
ADA 25 Advancing Leadership
- Present 7 years 5 months
Mentoring emerging leaders with a disabilities on career advancement and civic engagement goals.
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Commissioner, Governor Appointed
Cimmission on Hate Crimes and Discrimination
- Present 3 years 6 months
Human Rights
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Inclusion Council Member
Obama Foundation
- Present 4 years 3 months
Advises the Foundation on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion at every level.
Honors & Awards
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Daniel Burnham Fellowship
Leadership Greater Chicago
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Humanity of Connection
AT&T
Humanity of Connections presents A Celebration of Leadership and Empowerment within the Disability Community. National disability leaders were honored who are making an impact to advance accessibility, equity and inclusion.
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TaleBlazer Award
Tellin Tales Theater
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Motorola Excellence in Public Service
The Civic Federation of Chicago
On December 10, 2015, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Civic Federation honored the outstanding public service of Karen Tamley, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD). The annual award recognizes a non-elected government official who has had an extraordinary impact on the quality of state and local government services in…
On December 10, 2015, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Civic Federation honored the outstanding public service of Karen Tamley, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD). The annual award recognizes a non-elected government official who has had an extraordinary impact on the quality of state and local government services in Illinois.
https://www.civicfed.org/civic-federation/blog/karen-tamley-honored-24th-annual-excellence-public-service-award-breakfast
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Leadership Greater Chicago Distinguished Leader Award
Leadership Greater Chicago
Distinguished Fellow Award
LGC established the annual Distinguished Fellow Award in 1999 to honor a Fellow who has made a significant leadership contribution to the community.
The Distinguished Fellow is prominently recognized at LGC's annual Celebrate Leaders Dinner in the Spring. https://www.lgcchicago.org/distinguishedFellows.aspx
Past award recipients include:
2015
Shannon Schuyler
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Justin Dart Distinguished Citizen award
Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
The Justin Dart Distinguished Citizen Award is the most prestigious honor the Coalition presents. Past recipients include Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton, Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan and of course Justin Dart, Jr. himself. This award is presented to an individual who has shown an outstanding commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Edward V. Roberts Award, Excellence in Independent Living,
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living,
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“Who’s Who” Social Services CEO’s
Crain’s Chicago Business
Crain’s Chicago 2023 and 2024 “List of Names You Should Know”
Organizations
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International Women’s Forum
Member
- Present7,500 Women Leaders Worldwide, Committed to Advancing Women’s Leadership and Championing Equality
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The Chicago Network
Member
- PresentWe are leaders at the forefront of our city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities. Our purpose is to empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business & philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation.
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Economic Club of Chicago
Member
- PresentThe Economic Club of Chicago has been close to the heart of the city’s history since 1927. After nearly 100 years, the ECC’s distinguished legacy continues to be refreshed and refined as we host a diverse group of global thought leaders, who engage, enlighten and challenge our members
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Leadership Greater Chicago
Fellow
- PresentLeadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is the region’s premier convener, connector, and mobilizer of bold leaders to effect transformative civic impact across Greater Chicago. Since 1983, we are proud to have developed more than 1,150 of the region's most promising leaders through our Signature Fellows Program. This intensive 10-month program provides the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.
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