Conversations With The Citizen

Anthony McCaskill, a long time resident of Harvey, eyes Mayoral seat in 2023. McCaskill have a history working in local government believes that he have a plan to make the change that Harvey needs to see. He has a plan to fight crime and grow towns population as well as economy. If elected McCaskill says his salary as Mayor will be given back to pay water bills for Harvey seniors.

Joining us for Conversations with the Citizen this week is Roderick Drew. Drew is the Associate Vice President of HNTB, a transportation and engineering firm that is headquartered in Kansas, with ties to Chicago. Drew talks about the Illinois Toll way System and other programing and critical thinking that needs to be done when we look at the varies construction projects and major infrastructure changes that will occur soon and in future years to come.

Ebony Westbrooks joined Conversations with the Citizen in the studio to talk about Nia Family Center. Ebony Westbrooks is the Site Director for Nia Family Center, with Chicago Commons. Westbrooks has been with Chicago Commons for more than 20 years. She was a parent with students attending the school and she was very impressed that she would become a Teacher there and is now Site Director at Nia Family Center.

Dr. Kyla Mathews joined us today for an episode of "Conversations With The Citizen. Dr. Mathews is the principal at Epic Academy High School, located at 8255 S. Houston. Mathews is a doctoral graduate of the Urban Education Leadership program at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Wheeler Coleman is the CEO and Executive Partner of Executive Consultants United. He founded the MBE consulting and technology firm in Chicago. In less than six years, the company has grown from one employee to 16 employees. Coleman also has a commitment to community improvement and education.

Todd Belcore of Social Change joined us for a conversation to discuss their upcoming Film Festival. Social Change is a nonprofit organization that was co-founded by Todd Belcore in 2012. Social Change mission is to responds to community’s needs and it works to change legislation and do liberty and justice work.

Conversations with the Citizen welcomes Iris Nichole Patterson to this weeks episode. Iris is a Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist (LCMT), whose specialty is Neuromuscular Therapy. Iris treats underlying medical conditions using a combined treatment of Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy to release areas of stress and strain. Iris is a 10 year veteran and graduate of The Soma Institute in Chicago. Iris shares with our audience how different methods of therapy could be key to a individual healing. If you are interested in learning more visit her at: www.integratedhealthchicago.com

Ahmadou Drame is the Program Director at Illinois Justice Project. He is part of the 2023 Class of Leadership Greater Chicago's Signature Fellows Program. Ahmadou joined us for this weeks episode of "Conversations With The Citizen", to discuss the works that the IJP is doing in the state of Illinois to promote public safety for the Citizen's of Illinois.

Joining us in studio today is Britney Robbins, Founder of Gray Matter Experience. Gray Matter Experience is a non-profit organization based here in the City of Chicago. Now with 6 years in history books, The Gray Matter Experience Organization has given youth the opportunity of being exposed to entrepreneurship. GME have many success stories to share about youth who have come through the program and added valuable knowledge to launch their own entrepreneurship careers in the future. Visit their website to find out more at: www.graymatterexperience.com.

"Conversations with the Citizen" welcomes Dr. Maurice Swinney to today's episode. Dr. Swinney is the CIO for Chicago Beyond. Who is Chicago Beyond ? Chicago Beyond, an impact investor that works to ensure all young people have the opportunity to live a free and full life. Listen in to find out more about Dr. Swinney and what he do.