ICAN!’s work will be guided by our Community Advisory Board (CAB)– a diverse cohort of local leaders, half of whom are young people ages 16-24, whose lived experiences reflect those of the initiative’s priority populations.
Resident Services Data Analyst, Mercy Housing
Student, University of Illinois at Chicago, GPPA Medical Scholars Program
Chicago Foundation for Women, Young Women’s Giving Council
Student, Multicultural Assistant at University of St. Francis
Community Member
Community Member
Local School Council Senior Compliance Facilitator, Chicago Public Schools
Community Engagement Manager, The Cradle
Chicago Foundation for Women, Young Women’s Giving Council and DSA- Socialist Feminist Working Group
Student, Northwestern University and Sexual Health Education Intern, Chicago Public Schools
Community Member
Grants Associate, JOURNEYS The Road Home
Community Member, Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Professional
We are seeking community members to join the Community Advisory Board. CAB members help inform the ICAN! initiative by providing vital insights into the sexual and reproductive health needs and concerns of communities. Interested individuals can find additional information below and apply here.
The Community Advisory Board will be reviewing small funding requests to support maternal, child, reproductive and community health organizations in promoting and offering contraceptive information and care referrals to individuals most in need. Please find more information and instructions on how to apply below.