Strategic Advisory Committee
The Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) brings together a diverse group of homelessness experts, committed organizers, and key agencies dedicated to tackling the complex issue of homelessness in Chicago. Together, they bring valuable expertise, practical experience, and a shared dedication to shaping the City’s Five-Year Plan on Homelessness.
The SAC contributes to the plan’s development by participating in focused, respectful discussions that foster trust among a wide range of stakeholders. These conversations promote collaborative problem-solving, generate innovative ideas, and encourage meaningful engagement with community stakeholders, ensuring the plan is informed by diverse perspectives.
The following members and agencies are affiliated with the SAC:





President
Mercy Housing Lakefront


Senior Director of Government Affairs and Advisor to the President & CEO
Metropolitan Family Services

Commissioner
Chicago Public Library

Director of Preventive Emergency Medicine
UI Health

Executive Director
Chicago Workforce Funder Alliance

Commissioner
Department of Housing


Deputy Chief, Social Work Program Manager
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Homeless Outreach Officer
Chicago Police Department


Executive Director
Association of Latinos/as/xs Motivating Action

Interim CEO
Chicago Housing Authority

Commissioner
Chicago Department of Public Health

Executive Director
Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness

Acting President
Chicago Transit Authority


Acting Commissioner
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

Organizer
National Union of the Homeless

Executive Director of Student Supports and Engagement
Chicago Public Schools - Office of Student Supports and Engagement

Executive Vice President for Strategy and Planning
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago

Chief Executive Officer
Covenant House Illinois

Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives
United Way

President & CEO
All Chicago Making Homelessness History

Executive Director
Light Up Lawndale

Director of City Policy
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness

Executive Director
Visionary Ventures NFP Corporation

Lived Experience

Lived Experience
Continuum of Care