Janine Franklin

Janine Franklin, PhD, currently serves as the Vice President of Programs and Evaluation at LINK Unlimited Scholars, where efforts focus on promoting educational equity for Black students in the Chicagoland area through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives. Previously, at Noble Schools, Janine held the role of Senior Director of Student Culture and Support, overseeing a significant expansion of the student support team and enhancing equity-centered initiatives. Additionally, Janine's experience includes serving as Director of Student Culture and Support at the University of Chicago and College Preparation Director at Comer Education Campus, where program offerings were diversified and recruitment efforts improved notably. Janine's academic background includes a PhD in Education Policy Organization and Leadership, an MSW in School Social Work, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women's Studies.