Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov

Illinois Workforce Innovation Board

Chynna Hampton will serve as a Member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board.* Hampton currently serves as the Equity Director for Climate Jobs Illinois, where she leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of the Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship program. Hampton brings an astute and hands-on understanding of workforce development initiatives, having previously served as the Director of Workforce Development for HIRE360 and as Senior Project Manager of Workforce Initiatives for the Chicago Transit Authority. She’s also held positions with YouthBuild and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Hampton also serves on the Board of Directors for both ChiGivesBack and the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. Hampton earned an Associate of Arts from Richard J. Daley College, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Chicago, and a Master of Public Administration from Walden University.

* Appointments pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.

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