Ms. Patricia Abrams Executive Director, The Renaissance Collaborative, Inc. (formerly The Wabash “Y” Renaissance Corp.). Brings community-based organization perspective. Works with the formerly homeless in a comprehensive supportive housing environment. Lay leader in St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Mr. Edward Campbell, Scholar, teacher archaeologist. Professor Emeritus at McCormick Theological Seminary.

Rev. Martin Deppe, Retired Pastor, United Methodist Church.

Rev. Richard Luecke, Pastor of churches in Chicago and Princeton NJ. Trainer of city pastors. Professor of philosophy, Valparaiso University. Director, American Issues Forum: Chicago Committee. Has conducted studies in work, health, and the constitution of cities.

Mr. Ronald Sampson, Marketing/Advertising Consultant. Leadership for media and public relations strategy, as well as for program planning. Served as an officer of the Board of Directors for the Community Renewal Society for many years. Recognized leadership city-wide.

Rev. Dr. William Samuels, President, Wilhelm and Conlon. Political Consultant. Former Chair, Democratic National Committee. Board member, The Christian Century. Member, Visiting Committee, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.

The Rev. Eugene Winkler, Retired Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, writer, and social activist.