Breaking the Cycle: Arne Duncan P27 on Solutions to Gun Violence and Community Resilience - December 4, 2024

Join us for an impactful evening with Arne Duncan P27, Managing Partner of Chicago CRED, as he leads a powerful discussion on breaking the cycle of gun violence and building community resilience. Duncan will be joined by young men who are pivotal in driving change within Chicago’s neighborhoods. Together, they will share insights from their groundbreaking work, addressing systemic challenges by creating economic opportunities and implementing tailored interventions to uplift young people across the city. This is a unique chance to hear from one of Chicago’s most dedicated advocates for change and those directly working on the front lines. Gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of violence and explore actionable solutions for a safer, stronger community.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 PM Central

   6:00 - 6:30 PM: ARRIVAL and DINNER

   6:30 - 7:30 PM: PROGRAM

   7:30 - 8:00 PM: RECEPTION

WILLIS TOWER

34th FLOOR TOWER HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTER

233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE

CHICAGO, IL 60606

$20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
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When:

6:00PM - 8:00PM Wed 4 Dec 2024, Central timezone

Where:

Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr 34th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606

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Look Who's Coming:

Yung Lim
Peggy Lim
Robert Khoury
  Agile Rainmakers
Zeph Grunschlag
lichung Wu
Charlene Huang Olson '88 P19 P21
Chris Olson S88 P19 P21
Haley White
Marion Henry
Benjamin Bornstein
  Prospero Capital Management
Stacy McAuliffe
Lindsay Wall
Peter Baugher
  Baugher Dispute Resolution LLC
Al Chan
Sarah Chan
Carol Obertubbesing
  1973
michael musa
Deborah Musa
Christine o'neill
Dani Houchin
Kirsten Hull
Donna Ivanisevic
Kirsten Hull
Raymond Hsu
Henry cheng
Christina Xu
Ronnie Raviv
Jeffrey Sharp
Karen Duncan
Claire Duncan
Ellenna Berger
Jon Berger
Luke Chan
Isabel Schoeman
  '24
Reginald Ponder
Louis Tambellini
John Rogers Jr.
  Ariel Investments
Michael Manning
Art Margulis
Benjamin Rosner
Heidi Downing
Brigitte Anderson
Guest of Brigitte Anderson
Hilary Hugin
Allan Tomlinson
Renee Perez
Sharon Ponder-Ballard
Samone Blair
David Dunand
Pam James
Romel Sims
Charles Borso
Meaghan Attard
Rayna Stewart
  Uncommon Schools
Linda Sackey
Patricia Turner
... a total of 57 guests.
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Arne Duncan P27

Arne Duncan, a leading advocate for gun violence prevention, is the Managing Partner at Chicago CRED (Create Real Economic Destiny), a non-profit dedicated to reducing gun violence in Chicago. With an extensive background in education reform, Duncan served as the United States Secretary of Education from 2009 to 2015 under President Obama. Prior to that, he led Chicago Public Schools as Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2008. A lifelong Chicagoan and former professional basketball player, Duncan’s dedication to community-driven change has left a lasting impact on Chicago and beyond. At Chicago CRED, he tackles systemic issues affecting young people, emphasizing economic opportunities and supportive interventions. Additionally, he serves as a senior fellow and Special Advisor to the Dean at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, where he continues to advocate for transformative public policy.