Selma Dsouza
Chair, Illinois Human Rights Commission
- Role
- Chair at Illinois Human Rights Commission
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Selma Dsouza
Attorney with strong background and experience in nonprofit sector, government affairs and management. Previously, was the Chief of Staff at the Illinois Department on Aging, the Executive Director of the Indo-American Center, a direct service agency assisting immigrants from over 40 countries. Served as the Director of Government Affairs at the Governor\'s Office of Health Innovation and Transformation, and the Chief of Legislative Affairs at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Developed strategy for the passage of legislation, and maintained key relationships with legislative staff and legislators at all levels of government.
Experience
Chair
Illinois Human Rights Commission
Jul 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor
1987 — 1990
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor's Degree
1983 — 1987
Skills
- Coalitions
- Strategic Communications
- Policy Analysis
- Mediation
- Community Organizing
- Political Campaigns
- Political Science
- Fundraising
- Program Development
- Public Policy
- Policy
- Legal Assistance
- Public Speaking
- Grassroots
- Grassroots Organizing
- Public Administration
- Community Outreach
- Legislative Relations
- Research
- Legal Research
- Legislation
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Nonprofits
- Politics
- Personal Injury
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