Amari R.

Amari R. is an experienced leader and educator currently serving as the Council Lead for the New City/Back of the Yards Council at Mikva Challenge since October 2022, where responsibilities include implementing council curriculum and guiding students in team building and leadership development. Previous roles include Teacher Assistant at Little Hands Learning Center, Intern with the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative at Mikva Challenge, and Summer Intern at Teach For America, where skills in social media management and content creation were developed. Additionally, mentoring and tutoring young girls at the Gary Comer Youth Center during the pandemic, as well as a summer internship with State Senator Elgie R Sims, further contribute to a strong background in community engagement. Amari R. holds a High School Diploma from Westinghouse College Prep and is pursuing education at the University of Illinois Chicago.