Phillip Jackson
Executive Director
Phillip Jackson founded The Black Star Project in 1996 and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and Executive Director. Phillip Jackson has had a diverse career including serving as Senior Vice President of Kroch's & Brentano's; Assistant Budget Director for the City of Chicago; Deputy Chief of Staff, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Chief of Staff of the Chicago Public Schools; Chief Executive Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority; Chief of Education for the City of Chicago; and Founder and Executive Director of The Black Star Project. Throughout these experiences, the theme of his work continues to be providing opportunities for and improving the life quality of others. To read more about Mr. Jackson please see his extended biography: Phillip Jackson: Biography
Dorothy Davis
Director of Operations
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Jorge Solorio
Assistant Director of Operations
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Gloria Smith
Director of Programs
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Kendra Berry
Director of Development
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Contact Kendra with any inquiries about: fundraisers, donations, major gifts, membership, Emerging Young Leaders Board, and corporate sponsorship.
John Davis
Payroll and Finance Manager
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Contact John with any inquiries about: payroll, vouchers, employment verification, or the Black Star basketball team.
Ivory Harris
Director of Student Motivation and Mentoring Program
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Contact Ivory with inquiries about: Student Motivation and Mentoring Program, the College Fair, and the Mass Black Male Graduation.
Monalisa Young
Parent Program Coordinator
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Contact Mona with inquiries about: Black Star Community PTA, Parent of the Year Awards, Daddy Daughter Dance, Parent University, and other parent involvement initiatives.
Greg Wilkerson
Technical Operations Manager
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