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| Name | GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE TASK FORCE |
|---|---|
| Function | To build a whole-of-government approach to address the pervasiveness of gender-based violence and human trafficking. |
| Composition | Mayoral Appointments: Up to 21 Ex Officio Members: 2 Other: 0 |
| City Council Approval | Not Required |
| Legal Authority | Municipal Code of Chicago, Section 2-4-120 |
| Member Name | Term Expires | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Karla Altmayer | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Christopher Balthazar | 07/03/2026 | Mayor |
| Olivia Farrell | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Aster Gilbert | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Neha Gill | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Samantha Handley | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige | No Expiration Date | Ex Officio |
| Sarah Layden | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Maura McCauley | No Expiration Date | Ex Officio |
| Joel Mitchell | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Brenda Myers-Powell | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Rachel Ostergaard | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Amanda Pyron | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Shykira Richards | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Jennifer Rosenkranz | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Teresa Sullivan | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Trisha Teofilo Olave | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Scheherazade Tillet | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Linda X Tortolero | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
The information on this site is current as of June 6, 2025
