Meet the Council Members

is a Northwestern grad living in Uptown with his partner, Savannah. As a data analyst, he distills diverse opinions into strategic action plans. He’s founded a pro bono grant initiative that assists Chicagoland nonprofit organizations better our community. Most recently, he worked to help underserved CPS students achieve their goal of attending college. As a Mexican-American who’s had varied experiences with police, Maurilio’s goal is to work to ensure that all 19th District residents’ experiences with policing are positive and productive.

is a mom to three kids who attend Chicago Public School in North Center. As a former special education teacher, she understands what it takes to be a strong advocate for her community. She is the founder and leader of the antiracism group for parents at her kids’ elementary school; became active with Embarc, a nonprofit which provides experiential learning curriculum in underserved CPS schools to allow students to tap into the power of their potential; and leads her synagogue’s Public Safety Justice Team. As District Council member, Jenny will uplift innovative strategies to make our neighborhoods safer.

is a lawyer who lives with his husband, Nigel, in Lakeview. After organizing on President Obama’s campaign and graduating from Yale, Sam went to law school and was exposed to how the criminal legal system too often leads to injustice and racial disparity. Here in Chicago, Sam put his convictions into action by organizing with the grassroots coalition that helped establish district councils and democratize public safety. As Councilor, Sam will ensure the District Council does what it was intended to do: put the community’s voice first in public safety and policing.