04/22/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are honored to share the news that Karin M. Norington-Reaves will become the next President & CEO of Cara Collective! Karin brings more than 30 years of experience across workforce development, public service, law, and community leadership, having most recently served as CEO of i.c. stars and previously as the founding CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.
“Cara embodies the values that matter most to me: investing deeply in people, challenging outdated notions of who gets access to opportunity, and expanding economic mobility for all. I’m honored to join this remarkable team and excited to help shape what comes next, together.”
Karin's first day is Monday, May 4, and she looks forward to connecting with our broader Cara Collective community over the coming weeks and months.
You can read our full announcement, and learn more about Karin's background in social impact and public service, at www.caracollective.org/norington-reaves