As part of our commitment to an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders across Illinois, Equality Illinois launched the Community Advisory Group in 2016. The group is a diverse cross-section of voices from across Illinois that informs the policy positions and initiatives we adopt and pursue in our work to secure and defend the equal and inclusive rights of LGBTQ+ Illinoisans.
The objectives and responsibilities of the Community Advisory Group are identified in the FY24 application. If you are interested in applying to serve, please complete and submit the application to Mike Ziri, Equality Illinois Director of Public Policy, at mziri@eqil.org.
Applications must be received no later than November 17th, 2023.
We want to make sure the Community Advisory Group includes the diverse views of LGBTQ+ Illinoisans from every corner of the state. Together, we will advance LGBTQ+ justice and equality in Illinois.
Community Advisory Group Members
Maliyah Arnold Chicago Cook County |
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Tara Bell Janowick Johnson City Williamson County |
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Dave Bentlin Bloomington/Normal McLean County |
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Naya Busbea Mascoutah St. Clair County |
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Bob Chikos Cary McHenry County |
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Stefanie Clark Chicago Cook County |
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Mary Finedore Naperville DuPage County |
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Rey Flores Chicago Cook County |
Rev. Gianna Fogliano Chicago Cook County |
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D’Tre’veouz Graham Marion Williamson County |
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Justin Michael Hendrix Champaign Champaign County |
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Kristal Larson Hainesville Lake County |
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Tee LeShoure Rock Island Rock Island County |
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Nicole Livsey Peoria Peoria County |
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Ken Mejia-Beal Lisle DuPage County |
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Nikki Michelle Waukegan Lake County |
Carl Olson Bloomington McLean County |
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Emme Porter DeWitt Chicago Cook County |
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Jaz Routon Champaign Champaign County |
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Michelle Royal Rock Island Rock Island County |
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Luke Sparreo Arlington Heights Cook County |
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Kate Spelman Berwyn Cook County |
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Jason Vincent Chicago Cook County |
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Carrie Vine Carbondale Jackson County |
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Bonnie Washick Chicago Cook County |