Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot announced on Wednesday via her website, her leadership transition team including transition co-chairs Chicago United President and CEO Gloria Castillo; NanoGraf Corporation CEO Samir Mayekar;  Field Foundation of Illinois President Angelique Power; PSP Partners Founder and Chair Penny Pritzker; Chicago Federation of Labor President Robert Reiter, Samuel K. Skinner, Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; businessman Dr. Willie Wilson; and Leadership Greater Chicago CEO Maria Wynne.

“I’m proud to announce that this diverse group of leaders from across Chicago will be co-chairing our transition,” said Lightfoot. “It is a mix of experienced professionals who have worked long and hard for decades on the most pressing issues facing the city, and new voices bringing fresh perspectives.” In addition, DePaul University Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Bethke is leading a transition task force focusing on the city’s budget deficit and related financial issues. Mayor-elect Lightfoot also announced there will be a Young Advisers Committee made up of youth from multiple organizations across Chicago who will share their own priorities with the Mayor-elect and the transition leadership.

“These leaders demonstrate innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in their fields of expertise, and I am excited to work with them to build a stronger Chicago,” said Lightfoot.  The transition team will deliver a comprehensive report by May 20th that will serve as the road map for the first 100 days of the Lightfoot Administration. If you are interested in learning more about the transition team, full- or part-time, volunteer opportunities, visit www.bettertogetherchicago.com.