Emily Cooper
Vice President of Programs @ Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | MPP | Empowering Chicago through Strategic Partnerships, Equity Initiatives, and Community Engagement
- Role
- Vice President of Programs at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emily Cooper
As a dynamic programming leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize in managing impactful public-private partnerships and driving equity-focused initiatives. At the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, I lead strategic programs that enhance member engagement across technology, healthcare, and workforce development sectors.Beyond my professional role, I am deeply committed to civic engagement. I serve on several boards, including the Skills for Chicago Board of Directors and the Chicago Women in Philanthropy Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee. I also contribute to the City Colleges of Chicago Technology Advisory Council and the Cara Executive Council.My career is marked by a commitment to social impact, corporate social responsibility, and the development of equitable workforce pipelines. Let\'s connect and explore how we can collaborate to make Chicago a world-class place to live and work.
Experience
Vice President of Programs
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
May 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Driving innovation and impact across Chicago’s business community through strategic programming, council leadership, and member engagement. I oversee 10+ signature initiatives — from Chicago at a Crossroads to the Technology Council — and launched three new councils (Women’s Business Council, Workforce and Talent Council, Community and Belonging Committee) to foster inclusion, growth, and workforce readiness. Partnering with leaders across industries, I create opportunities that help businesses scale, innovate, and champion inclusion. At the heart of my role is a commitment to positioning the Chicagoland Chamber as a catalyst for connection, growth, and a thriving regional economy.
Education
American University
Master of Public Policy (MPP), Education Policy Analysis
2012 — 2014
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Sociology
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Research
- Editing
- Legal Research
- Writing
- Public Policy
- Office Administration
- Legal Writing
- Professional Development Seminars
- Microsoft Office
- Policy Analysis
- Educational Leadership
- Program Evaluation
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Policy
- Community Outreach
- Pleadings
- Professional Development Programs
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Policy Writing
- Tutoring
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Nonprofits
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