National Forum for Black Public Administrators Chicago Chapter

06/24/2026

🎉 NFBPA Chicago Board of Directors – Newly Elected Officers 🎉

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Chicago Chapter is proud to announce our newly elected Board of Directors and Officers. This exceptional leadership team represents a broad range of expertise across public administration, education, workforce development, business, and community engagement.

We are excited to introduce the 2026–2027 leadership team:

🔹 LaKeshia Buckner - Smith, President
🔹 Gemara' Williams, MBA, President-Elect
🔹 Dale J. Morrison, Esq., First Vice President
🔹Anissa D. Jones, Ed.D. (she/her/hers), Secretary
🔹 Bruce Montgomery, Treasurer
🔹 Hombre D. Darby, Parliamentarian

Together with our dedicated board members, this leadership team will guide NFBPA Chicago in advancing its mission of developing Black public leaders, strengthening professional networks, and expanding opportunities for growth and impact across the Chicagoland region.

We look forward to a year of collaboration, service, and continued excellence in public administration.

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected Board of Directors!

06/19/2026

05/25/2026

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03/10/2026

NFBPA Chicago Community,

Due to the outstanding panel and the incredible support from our community, the Executive Speaker Series: Executives in Infrastructure & Transportation has reached full capacity. We are no longer able to accommodate additional attendees.
We sincerely appreciate the strong interest and enthusiasm for this event.

We encourage you to stay connected and support future NFBPA Chicago Chapter events, where we will continue to bring together leaders shaping leadership and evolution of public service across Illinois.

We look forward to engaging with you at an upcoming event.
Warm regards,
NFBPA Chicago Chapter

12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, the NFBPA Chicago Chapter extends warm holiday wishes to our members, partners, sponsors, and supporters. We are grateful for your continued commitment to advancing excellence in public service and strengthening leadership within our communities.

In the year ahead, we invite you to renew your membership, engage in upcoming events, and participate in our leadership development programs designed to empower current and emerging public administrators across the Chicagoland region.

Together, we will continue to build strong networks, advance equity in public service, and prepare the next generation of leaders. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous, purpose-filled year ahead.

With appreciation and best wishes,
NFBPA Chicago Chapter

12/13/2025

Join us to celebrate the incoming holiday with food and music cocktails December 18th at Roosevelt University - 5:30pm! We are honored to be hosting 3rd District Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry and Cook County Chief Procurement Officer Raffi Sarrafian as our panelists for the evening. We invite....