Board Information

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

Membership

Member Name Term Expires Appointed by
Karla Altmayer 05/10/2025 Mayor
Christopher Balthazar 07/03/2026 Mayor
Olivia Farrell 05/10/2025 Mayor
Aster Gilbert 05/10/2025 Mayor
Neha Gill 05/10/2025 Mayor
Samantha Handley 05/10/2025 Mayor
Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige No Expiration Date Ex Officio
Brandie Knazze No Expiration Date Ex Officio
Sarah Layden 05/10/2025 Mayor
Joel Mitchell 05/10/2025 Mayor
Brenda Myers-Powell 05/10/2025 Mayor
Rachel Ostergaard 05/10/2025 Mayor
Amanda Pyron 05/10/2025 Mayor
Shykira Richards 05/10/2025 Mayor
Jennifer Rosenkranz 05/10/2025 Mayor
Teresa Sullivan 05/10/2025 Mayor
Trisha Teofilo Olave 05/10/2025 Mayor
Scheherazade Tillet 05/10/2025 Mayor
Linda X Tortolero 05/10/2025 Mayor

The information on this site is current as of November 21, 2024