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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING JACLENE “JACKI” ROBINSON-IVY FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS CO-CHAIR OF THE CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (“The Partnership”) serves as the nonprofit umbrella organization for one of the nation’s largest public workforce systems, connecting residents and employers throughout Chicago and Cook County to workforce development resources, training, and economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago and Cook County designated The Partnership to steward federal workforce development resources and coordinate a broad network of community-based organizations, American Job Centers, sector-focused initiatives, youth programs, and career centers serving residents throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Jaclene Robinson-Ivy, known to colleagues and community partners as Jacki Robinson-Ivy, began her service with The Partnership in 2019 and has served with exceptional dedication as Co-Chair, helping guide the organization through periods of significant challenge, evolution, and growth; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Jacki Robinson-Ivy has provided steady and thoughtful leadership on matters central to The Partnership’s governance, strategic direction, financial stewardship, and service to residents and employers; and
WHEREAS, during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Jacki Robinson-Ivy provided informed and stabilizing leadership as The Partnership rapidly adapted its service delivery model, transitioned to virtual training platforms, and mobilized support for residents and workers disproportionately affected by the crisis; and
WHEREAS, Jacki Robinson-Ivy also helped support The Partnership through key leadership transitions, reinforcing continuity of governance and mission during moments of organizational change; and
WHEREAS, as a Senior Vice President at Northern Trust, Jacki Robinson-Ivy brought extensive private-sector experience in financial services, strategic planning, and organizational leadership to her service on behalf of the regional workforce system; and
WHEREAS, through her service on the Finance Committee, she applied her professional expertise to support strong financial stewardship and responsible oversight of the public resources entrusted to The Partnership to advance workforce training, employer partnerships, and community-based services; and
WHEREAS, Jacki Robinson-Ivy provided long-standing service as Co-Chair of both the Local Workforce Innovation Area 7 Workforce Innovation Board and The Partnership’s Nonprofit Board of Directors, providing consistent leadership across the region’s workforce governance structure; and
WHEREAS, throughout her years of service, Jacki Robinson-Ivy generously contributed her time, expertise, judgment, and leadership to decisions that have shaped workforce programs and opportunities
for thousands of residents while strengthening partnerships among government, employers, workforce organizations, and communities; and
WHEREAS, her contributions have had an enduring impact on the regional workforce system and reflect a deep commitment to expanding economic opportunity and strengthening the economic resilience of Chicago and Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes that Jacki Robinson-Ivy’s service has left a lasting imprint on the region’s workforce landscape and strengthened the economic resilience of Cook County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners extends its deep appreciation to Jacki Robinson-Ivy for her dedicated service as Co-Chair of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board commends her leadership during unprecedented challenges, her commitment to advancing workforce opportunity, and her contributions to one of the nation’s largest and most impactful workforce development systems; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Jacki Robinson-Ivy as a token of the Board’s respect, gratitude, and acknowledgment of her service to Cook County and its residents.
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