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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Where:
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr 34th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
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Look Who's Coming:
Agile Rainmakers
Prospero Capital Management
Baugher Dispute Resolution LLC
1973
'24
Ariel Investments
Uncommon Schools
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.