Nneka Tapia

Nneka Tapia is a seasoned professional in the field of clinical psychology and justice initiatives, currently serving as the Managing Director of Justice Initiatives at Chicago Beyond since June 2018, where also holds membership in CHIEF. Tapia's prior experience includes roles as Executive Director at the Cook County Sheriff's Department and First Assistant Executive Director at the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Tapia's academic background includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Consortium Program, a Master's degree from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, Tapia completed a Senior Fellowship at the Institute of Politics in April 2018. Former positions also include Chief Psychologist at both Cermak Health Services and Rivers Correctional Institution.