GENERAL

• Peoria resident for 50 years
• Mother and “Nonny” (Grandmother) – All Girls
• Credible, Reputable, Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Bridge Builder / Team Builder / Collaborator
• Top Secret FBI Security Clearance (inactive)
• Highly Successful Resource Developer for our community
• Private and Public Sector Business Acumen   

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

• Illinois Central College, Vice President of Diversity and Community Impact
• Consultant/Workshop Instructor, Neighborhood Academy

EDUCATION

• Ph.D, Organization and Management, Capella University
• M.A., Education Administration, Bradley University
• MBA, Entrepreneurship, Walden University
• B.A, Human Services Management, University of Illinois – Springfield
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

PAST EMPLOYMENT

• Advanced Information Services (AIS), Manager of Federal Services
• Bradley University, Director, Multicultural Student Services
• City of Peoria, JTPA, Program Coordinator, Consultant
• Illinois Department of Human Services,  Self- Support Specialist
• Northside Action Council, Community Organizer

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

• CURRENT BOARDS: Peoria Police-Community Relations Committee (Chairperson), Operating Board for Peoria Alignment, Martin Luther King Committee of Peoria (President), Peoria Promise Community Advisory Board
• CURRENT BOARDS: Central Illinois Friends
• RECIPIENT, 2018 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Legacy Award, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Peoria Alumnae Chapter sisterhood & Legends Luncheon
• RECIPIENT, 2017 Annie Jo Gordon Legend Award, Doer of the Deeds Brunch and Awards
• BOARD MEMBER, Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity (2004-2017)
• STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER, Central Illinois Center of Excellence for Secure Software (CICESS) (2014-2016)
• RECIPIENT, 2011 Whitney M. Young Award, Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce Council
• RECIPIENT, 2009 Women’s History Award, National Association for Women (NOW)
• RECIPIENT, Carter D. Jones Civic Liberties Award, IL-Wisconsin I.B.P.O.E. (2006)
• RECIPIENT, YWCA Valeska Hinton Human Rights Award (2005)
• INDUCTEE, African-American Hall of Fame/Museum, Peoria, IL (2002)
• RECIPIENT, 25 Women in Leadership Award, WEEK TV, PACC (2001)
• RECIPIENT, Exemplary Alumni Award, Bradley University (1995)
• COMMISSIONER, City of Peoria Planning Commission (1995-1996)
• TRUSTEE, Peoria Park District (1991-1993)
• COMMISSIONER, (City) Overall Economic Development Commission (1992-1996)
• CONSULTANT, US Department of Labor/Brandeis University (1991-1993)
• RECIPIENT, JTPA Presidential Award – Outstanding Youth Program (1991)
• EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, Central Illinois PIC (1988-1989; 1989-1990)
• RECIPIENT, Dr. Martin L. King Commemorative Service Leadership Award (1985)
• DELEGATE, Illinois Forum on Welfare Reform (1988)
• COMMISSIONER, Human Resource Commission, City of Peoria (1986-1989)
• ADVISOR, Peoria Housing Authority Tenant Councils (1980-1990)

Contact Rita at:

Email:  ritaalipeoria@gmail.com

Telephone:  (309) 669-7096