i.c.stars
Sarah Cook currently serves as the Development & Special Events Manager at i.c.stars, focusing on individual giving and sponsorship revenue since July 2023. Previously, Sarah held roles including Donor Development Manager at March of Dimes, Manager of Development at The Illinois CPA Society, and Managing Director at Huntington Learning Centers. Early career experience includes stockroom supervision and merchandising at Banana Republic, as well as teaching English and coaching soccer at Hoke County Schools. Sarah began the professional journey with Gap Inc./Banana Republic as a Visual Specialist. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction from DePaul University and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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i.c.stars
i.c.stars was established to create economic opportunity for underserved communities by bridging disconnected young adults with the high growth tech sector. Participants learn by doing; they build web based applications to solve client challenges - with coding, business, and leadership instruction provided along the way. They also gain the professional network needed to jumpstart their careers. i.c.stars graduates become technologists who earn living wages (300% more than before) working as application developers or business analysts. They create nonprofits and advocate for change, putting into action i.c.stars’ definition of leadership: making opportunities for others. i.c.stars also works to change employer perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent by engaging each year hundreds of employers through industry conferences and convenings. Currently in Chicago, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Contact info@icstars.org for more information.