Valerie Simutis

Valerie Simutis is an experienced professional currently serving as a member of the Local School Council at Tilden High School since July 2022 and as an Organizing Manager for Everytown for Gun Safety since April 2019, focusing on gun reform initiatives. Valerie has a strong background in social justice, human rights, and activism, working as a volunteer and relationship builder since 2012. Prior experience includes roles at HSBC, where expertise in IT contracts and global commodity management was developed from 1998 to 2017, and as a real estate closer at Morreale Real Estate Services, Inc. from 1996 to 1998. Valerie holds multiple degrees and certificates, including a BA in Business Management-Organizational Leadership from Lewis University and a Technology Law CPE Certificate from Chicago-Kent College of Law.