News Profile Research In the News Confronting COVID-19 Black History Month #PolicyForward Summer of Social Impact Summer of Social Impact Cosette Nazon-Wilburn (CLA'19) and the Fight to Overcome Childhood Trauma in the Community September 03, 2019 Summer of Social Impact Nazon-Wilburn applied to the Civic Leadership Academy in the hopes that it would improve her leadership skills and provide her with an opportunity to share the mission of her non-profit through networking. Under New Leadership: CLA Alumni Make Waves in Chicago's New Administration August 23, 2019 Summer of Social Impact The Civic Leadership Academy helps mid-level nonprofit and government professionals develop skills and network to know what part they should play to most help their communities. Alderman Mike Rodriguez (CLA'18) Continues to Build a Legacy of Service in Chicago August 08, 2019 Summer of Social Impact Mike Rodriguez grew up with social activism in his blood who advocates for his community, the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago's southwest side. Redefining Leadership: Adrian Esquivel (CLA'19) Finds His Place as a Leader July 26, 2019 Summer of Social Impact After completing the Civic Leadership Academy the meaning of leadership changed for Esquivel; it became a title he was much more comfortable having. Summer of Social Impact: Redefining the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence July 16, 2019 Summer of Social Impact At the time VAWA was enacted, Michelle Garcia MPP ’05 was already participating in the arena of gender-based violence work across local, state and national levels, predominately in the field of sexual violence at rape crisis centers. Local Change in a Global City: Darius Ballinger (CLA'19) and the Power of Community June 28, 2019 Summer of Social Impact When Darius Ballinger went looking for ways to advance his professional life, he did not have to look far from home to take advantage of the opportunities at the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy. Recent News Student Profile: Sarah Hillegass, MPP Class of 2023 Thu., May 26, 2022 Student Profile: Kashif Ahmed, MPP Class of 2022, Pearson Fellow Tue., May 24, 2022 More news Upcoming Events Ask Admissions: Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program Tue., May 31, 2022 | 12:00 PM A link will be sent to registered guests. Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Thu., June 02, 2022 | 12:00 PM A link will be sent to registered guests Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events