One of the biggest issues to resolve is making sure that everyone is included in decisions that impact them. Throughout my career, I’ve tried to create opportunities for not only community involvement but community leadership.
In this season of reflection, we celebrate building community
Over 15 years, I have touched and helped 500-600 at-risk youth through one-on-one mentorship. I’m most proud of that because coming up I didn’t have that–there was nobody to say, “Hey, I see some potential in you!” or “Hey, you’re going down a wrong path–let me help you!”
Pilot Awardee Sarah Sobotka is studying a parent-to-parent coaching program where experienced parents of ventilator-dependent children provide guidance to parents of children awaiting hospital discharge in partnership with the UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children