After School Matters
Seneca Coley is a communications and education professional with extensive experience spanning various roles. Currently serving as a Communications Specialist and Program Specialist at After School Matters since March 2014, Seneca has previously held positions including Promotions Coordinator at CBS Radio, where responsibilities included supervising client events and training new hires. Experience also includes teaching at AAA Academy, developing curricula for grades K-5, and instructing middle and high school students at Morgan Park High School in general and advanced subjects. An editorial background includes serving as an Editorial Assistant at New City Magazine, focusing on content research and editing. Seneca holds multiple advanced degrees in Journalism and Integrated Marketing and Communications from Roosevelt University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology from Columbia College Chicago.
After School Matters
Each year, After School Matters provides life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 17,000 Chicago high school teens. Our hands-on, project-based apprenticeship and internship programs – in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM – allow teens to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. After School Matters full-time staff of approximately 85 supports the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization, as well as the provision of our signature programs across the city, while hundreds of individuals across Chicago work with us part-time as After School Matters instructors and program providers. We seek to serve our teens and achieve our mission by: • Advocating for teens and youth development • Building opportunities for teens through partnerships • Engaging teens in skills development for work and higher education • Showcasing teen accomplishments • Disseminating research and best practices about out-of-school time for teens