File #: 24-1498    Version: 1 Name: HONORING ALEXANDRA AUGUSTE
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 2/13/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/29/2024 Final action: 2/29/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING ALEXANDRA AUGUSTE AS A DISTINGUISHED BLACK LEADER WHEREAS, Alexandra Auguste currently serves as Director of Community Investments at the Boston Women's Fund (BWF), where she oversees the grant making programs and practices while deepening relationships with grantees and partners; and, WHEREAS, Before joining BWF, Alexandra served as the Director of National Partnerships at The BASE, a sports and academic non-profit organization located in Boston, MA.; and, WHEREAS, Prior to joining The BASE, Alexandra served as the Professional Advisor Relations Officer and Donor Services Manager at the Boston Foundation; and, WHEREAS, Alexandra began her professional career at Goldman Sachs Agency Lending in Boston, MA. where she held operational positions within Securities Lending. With over 10 years of experience in finance, she has proven her ability to excel in both team-based and autonomous settings that require strict adherence to deadlines and strong attenti...
Sponsors: TARA S. STAMPS
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING ALEXANDRA AUGUSTE AS A DISTINGUISHED BLACK LEADER

WHEREAS, Alexandra Auguste currently serves as Director of Community Investments at the Boston Women's Fund (BWF), where she oversees the grant making programs and practices while deepening relationships with grantees and partners; and,

WHEREAS, Before joining BWF, Alexandra served as the Director of National Partnerships at The BASE, a sports and academic non-profit organization located in Boston, MA.; and,

WHEREAS, Prior to joining The BASE, Alexandra served as the Professional Advisor Relations Officer and Donor Services Manager at the Boston Foundation; and,

WHEREAS, Alexandra began her professional career at Goldman Sachs Agency Lending in Boston, MA. where she held operational positions within Securities Lending. With over 10 years of experience in finance, she has proven her ability to excel in both team-based and autonomous settings that require strict adherence to deadlines and strong attention to detail; and,

WHEREAS, Alexandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston University. She is a versatile manager with strong organization, communication and executive management skills. She brings an array of experience from operations, administration and finance, managing strategic partnerships, marketing and event planning; and,

WHEREAS, Alexandra is the co-founder and executive director of Community Leadership Fellows (CLF), a leadership development experience that involves; educational workshops, tactical trainings, collaborative learning, coaching, mentoring and networking; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, recognizes Alexandra Auguste as a distinguished Black leader in our community during Black History Month; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be tendered to Ms. Auguste, as a token of the esteem in which she is held by the President of th...

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