Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Destiny) was created in 2016 by Emerson Collective, a social impact organization founded and run by Laurene Powell Jobs, along with former U.S. Education Secretary and Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan.


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Chicago CRED

Chicago CRED's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

Arne Duncan

Tamra Armour

Susan Lee

The Directors Team at Chicago CRED is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic direction across various functional areas of the organization. Each director brings expertise in their specific domain, ranging from strategic initiatives, community engagement, and policy, to technology operations, site operations, and partnerships. Together, they ensure cohesive efforts to advance Chicago CRED's mission of creating real economic opportunities and reducing violence in Chicago.

Directors Team

The Leadership Team at Chicago CRED is responsible for guiding the organization's strategic vision and operations, ensuring effective program implementation, and fostering partnerships that drive economic opportunity in the community. They leverage their diverse expertise in education, policy, and social impact to develop innovative solutions and advocate for systemic change, with a focus on empowering marginalized communities.

Leadership Team

The Management team at Chicago CRED oversees the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission to create economic opportunities in underserved communities. This group coordinates efforts across various initiatives, engages with local stakeholders, and supports youth talent development, while also handling communications, special projects, and collaborative ventures in neighborhoods like North Lawndale.

Management

The Policy and Strategy Team at Chicago CRED develops and implements strategic plans to advocate for systemic changes and policies that support the organization's mission to reduce gun violence and improve economic opportunities in Chicago. The team conducts comprehensive policy analysis, formulates actionable recommendations, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful, evidence-based initiatives.

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Chicago CRED

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Chicago CRED

Org chart

Teams

Directors Team

Leadership Team

Management

Policy and Strategy Team

Offices

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