YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Mariah Howard, MPP, currently serves as the Resource Development Coordinator at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago since June 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Graduate Assistant at DePaul University School of Public Service, a Knowledge Management and Development Intern at the International Economic Development Council, and a Records and Research Assistant at DePaul University School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Previous positions also encompass Content Manager for the Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation, facilitating the International Servant Leader Summit, managing the website for Westminster Presbyterian Church, and working as a Teacher Assistant at Northern Arizona University. Mariah holds a Master of Public Policy from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as additional studies in Political Science and Journalism from Northern Arizona University.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: Since its founding 140 years ago, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the needs of women and girls. The YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is actualized through a large breadth of programs and services. Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities. The YWCA’s Core programmatic areas include: Economic Empowerment Services, Sexual Violence Support Services, and Early Childhood Services. The YWCA serves over 200,000 women, children and families annually through these programs. And while the YWCA’s services are broad and varied, they are linked by a common thread—a dedication to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment. For more information about how you can support the YWCA, visit our website at http://www.ywcachicago.org or contact us at 312-762-2762. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.