Young Policy Leaders Series: IL State Rep. Christian Mitchell, AB'08 Wed., November 15, 2017 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Harris Public Policy Student Lounge 1155 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: Minorities in Public Policy (MiPPs) PLEASE NOTE: The event LOCATION HAS CHANGED. The event will now be held at the Harris Student Lounge (1155 E. 60th Street). Join us for the first installment of Young Policy Leaders of the academic year, featuring Representative Christian L. Mitchell (IL-D), AB'08. Representative Mitchell will share his experiences as a young elected official, including his own introduction to politics and his decision to become a politician, as well as a few areas of focus of his work. Lunch will be provided. RSVP About the Series Young professionals around the world are leading the charge to making change and finding innovative solutions to address current and complex issues. The Young Policy Leaders (YPL) Series at Harris Public Policy brings exceptional young leaders making waves in various policy-related fields to campus in order to discuss their work, their journeys, challenges, advice, and what's next. Featured YPL speakers, typically under 40 years of age, are up-and-comers across government, non-profit, or private sectors with diverse achievements and experience. Members of the Harris community are invited to suggest a speaker at anytime throughout the year. MiPPS Logo Link Minorities in Public Policy Studies (MiPPS) Recent News More news Student Profile: Nino Rodriguez, PhD, PAC’25, PWC’25, MPP Class of 2027 Wed., February 04, 2026 $20 Million Gift from Thomas Francis Dunn, AB’81, MBA’86 and Susan Knapp Dunn, AB’82, Launches a New Lab at the Harris School to Advance Emerging Field of Algorithmic Public Policy Wed., February 04, 2026 When Aid Arrives Matters: Early Cash Transfers Improve Outcomes After Floods Mon., February 02, 2026