i.c.stars
Tom Tresser is a seasoned civic educator and engagement professional with extensive experience in public work and education. Currently serving as Chief Engagement Officer at TresserLabs since July 2023, Tresser also co-founded and operates CivicLab Chicago, a collaborative space for civic engagement and community improvement since February 2012. Tresser has held various adjunct instructor roles at National Louis University, Adler University, Roosevelt University, Loyola University Chicago, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, focusing on public policy, nonprofit management, and community organizing. Additionally, Tresser has contributed as a Civics Instructor at i.c.stars and worked as a Cultural Planning Organizer for the Rockford Housing Authority. With academic credentials including a Certificate in Business Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an M.S. in Urban Development from Spertus Institute, Tresser is committed to fostering civic engagement and education.
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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.