Harris Policy Forum featuring Valerie B. Jarrett and Helene D. Gayle, moderated by Dean Katherine Baicker Tue., February 11, 2020 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Harris Public Policy Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 United States Join Harris Public Policy Dean Katherine Baicker for a very special evening of discussion with Valerie B. Jarrett, a senior advisor to the Obama Foundation and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and Helene D. Gayle, president and CEO of Chicago Community Trust, about what it means to embrace civic leadership and how the next generation of leaders can drive social change and build a more inclusive and equitable future for our communities, cities, and country. This event is part of a month-long series celebrating Black History Month. Featured speakers: Valerie B. Jarrett Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation; Senior Distinguished Fellow, University of Chicago Law School Helene D. Gayle President and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust Moderator: Katherine Baicker Dean and Emmett Dedmon Professor, Harris School of Public Policy RSVP HERE. Recent News More news Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on Her Work in Program Evaluation, International Development, and With the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025