Lillian E. Mitchum

Lillian E. Mitchum has extensive experience in education, program direction, and clerical support. Currently serving as a playwright for the Black Playwrights Initiative at Black Ensemble Theater since August 2011, Lillian also holds the position of Program Director for the Youth Drama On Wheels Ministry at Second Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church since June 2009. Previous experience includes working as a Substitute Teacher for the Chicago Board of Education from June 2003 to December 2011, where responsibilities involved adhering to lesson plans and managing classroom behavior. Lillian's career began with over 30 years of clerical support at Cook County Hospital, where a range of administrative duties were performed, including report generation and employee supervision. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from National Louis University and additional studies at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.