Presenter: Courtney Combs, Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Program Associate at The Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF)
Time: 11:45am Small Group Networking; 12:00 -1:00pm Program
Venue: ZOOM Link will be emailed 24 hours prior to meeting
Description: Courtney Combs, Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Program Associate for Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF) will discuss the importance of asset-based language in development and grant writing, and the role it plays in organizations becoming more equity centric. She'll share insights on opportunities for growth within the non-profit and philanthropic sector to be bolder equity-forward and community-centric institutions.
About the Presenter:
Courtney Combs joined The Lake County Community Foundation as Program & Communications in May of 2020. In her role, Combs advances the mission of the Foundation through support of Lake County’s health and human service sector.
Combs began her career in Lake County, Illinois as an Early Childhood Home Visitor. After working within Lake County, she realized most families were experiencing systematic issues. Combs was asked to create YWCA Lake County's Racial Equity Initiative, and their Public Policy and Advocacy Program. These experiences have provided her with a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic planning, community engagement, and collaborative impact.
She is a resident of Lake County and is deeply invested in and committed to creating more equitable communities. Combs holds an M.A. in Public Policy from Eastern Illinois University and a B.A. in Sociology from Florida State University. She is currently working on her M.B.A. in Finance at NorthPark University.
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