Dan Kotowski

Dan Kotowski has extensive work experience in various leadership positions. Dan served as the President & CEO of Kids Above All, an organization focused on protecting and educating children and families affected by trauma. Prior to that, they were an Illinois State Senator for the 28th District for nearly nine years. Additionally, they worked as the Vice-President of Development and Public Affairs at UCAN, where they played a role in supporting youth who have experienced trauma.

Dan Kotowski has an extensive education history. In 1981, they attended Loyola Academy. After completing their high school education, they went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, and Writing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 1985. In 2000, they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Writing from DePaul University. In 2019, Dan continued their education at the Erikson Institute as a McCormick Foundation Executive Fellow, focusing on Early Childhood Development. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have also obtained certifications such as "How to Speak So People Want to Listen," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging," and "How to Support Colleagues From Underrepresented Groups" from LinkedIn.