I am as proud of my affiliation with UMOJA -- the most impactful organization I have been associated with -- as anything I have done in my professional life. I began as a volunteer, then pro bono counsel, then director -- whatever I can do. UMOJA's impact is apparent to the many students, parents, teachers, administrators and even volunteers who have been touched by the skills, smarts and dedication of UMOJA's outstanding professional staff. To be able to impact not just individual lives and futures, but entire school cultures, while increasing graduation rates, college readiness, social and emotional growth, and teaching conflict resolution and other critical life skills sets UMOA apart. It is an outstanding, impactful organization worthy of our support.
I became involved with Umoja as a volunteer. Over the course of a couple of years I joined the Board and now serve as Board President. Every experience I have with students and staff is impressive. There are very few organizations that I have been involved with that have the perseverance and perspective that Umoja has brought to each and every student and school they touch.
Umoja is an incredible organization serving high school students across Chicago! I've been lucky enough to have many relationships with Umoja... as a staff member, a volunteer, and a Board Member. Umoja is truly making an impact in the lives of students who really need extra support and in the schools of those students. For Umoja, supporting students to be successful in the world means having a HOLISTIC view of what a student needs... from academic support to college enrollment support to restorative justice support. Students who have Umoja in their lives have a team of relentless caring adults working to make sure they are on a path to success. It is truly inspiring! Umoja is one of the best nonprofits I support!