nfbpa chicago chapter

Who We Are

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies across the State of Illinois. We invite you to join us.

Board of Directors

The NFBPA Chicago Chapter has identified a group of highly qualified and experienced public administrators to provide leadership, strategy and the management of the newly re-instated chapter. Please see Leadership for the new board of directors profiles.

Join a Committee

The NFBPA Chicago Chapter has established several committees to assist with the strategic goals of the chapter. Please join us on one or more of our key board committees.

Membership

Responsible for membership recruitment, retention, and other matters pertaining to the Chicago Chapter's membership

For more information: Brandie Knazze bknazze@gmail.com

Program Development

Responsible for the planning of programs, awards ceremonies, fund-raisers, and speakers and/or demonstrations during membership meetings.

For more information: Sharla Roberts sharlar@uillinois.edu

Marketing/Communication/Technology

Responsible for providing information to the membership and public of the activities of the Chicago Chapter.

Ifeanyi Ezurike, i.ezurike@wegrp.com

Finance

Responsible for preparing a budget for the fiscal year and submitting it to the membership.

For more information: Ken McGee ken.mcghee@claridgm.com

Emerging Leaders

The Emerging Leaders Committee focuses on helping to prepare the next generation of Black public administrators by providing:

•Professional development •Training •Networking opportunities •Mentorship to empower and equip our future leaders

For more information: Lakeisha Buckner-Smith, l.buckner-smith@wegrp.com

Policy

The purpose of the Policy Committee for NFBPA-Chicagoland Chapter is to support the membership in their roles as public servants within government by offering:

•A range of programming opportunities related to defining public policy • •Discuss relevant issues and problems within their environment • •Engage colleagues from respective chapters and provide resources to assist in making prudent and equitable decisions that positively impact their constituents, particularly those who have been underserved and the most vulnerable.

For more information: Dale Morris, dmorrisj@uillinoi.edu

Careers and Advancement

Responsible for supporting members in their professional development and career advancement goals by providing information and programming on employment opportunities, career mapping, continuing education, leadership development, and cultivating professional networks.

For more information: Donyellegray1@gmail.com

Corporate Advisory

The NFBPA Corporate Advisory Council was established to establish to assist the NFBPA with the following key roles:

A forum for corporations to communicate with decision-makers;
The enhancement of public-private cooperation to forge solutions to urban challenges;
An opportunity for corporations to showcase products and services; and
Development of resources to carry out the NFBPA mission.

For more information: Ellen Turner e.turner@wegrp.com and Gemara Williams, gemara.williams@rlcanning.com

Education

The NFBPA operates four widely acclaimed programs that address varied needs of established and emerging public administrators in the United States and abroad. Learn more at www.nfbpa.org