Elle Davis

Elle Davis, MSW, is a dynamic nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in organizational management, program design, and building powerful partnerships that move missions forward. She is also a fierce champion of resilience after experiencing profound loss. Elle shares her story through her TEDx Talk, “Embracing Resilience as Your Superpower,” and her book The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days to Resilient Living.

Elle earned her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Social Work from Creighton University and New York University, respectively. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she is a charter member of the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter.

At her core, Elle is a servant leader. She is part coach, part cheerleader, and all heart, committed to creating lasting impact. She lives in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood with her daughter, Simone.

Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks is motivated to see people thrive by challenging them to grow and inspiring them to rise. He actively serves his church and community and strives to help others reach their God-given potential in every area of life. Jonathan earned an undergraduate degree in engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Northwestern University.

Jonathan is the author of a best selling book called ‘Raise Your GPA’, which outlines a faith-based approach to academic and life excellence for students. His own academic and tutoring experiences helped him form an effective approach to success that he willingly shares with the next generation.

Jonathan is a passionate leader and educator who serves his church and community in Illinois where he resides with his wife, Jacinta, and their teenage sons.

Paco Amador

Pastor Paco Amador was born in Mexico City and has been pastoring the New Life congregation in Little Village for 20 years. The Little Village version of New Life Community Church is a family of faith with multiple services and various English and Spanish efforts such as a street outreach, violence prevention, a robust welcoming ministry for new migrants, among several other efforts. “Our focus in Little Village is to be fully immersed in loving every one of our neighbors, serving each other’s needs and demonstrating through our lives the redemptive beauty of the King.”

Paco is currently working on a doctoral degree, has run the Chicago Marathon twice, has 5 daughters and 3 sons, loves bike riding through the various city neighborhoods. Pastor P and his wife Sylvia have been married for 30 years and can’t imagine a better place to live than Little Village.

Lakeisa Belton

Benjamin Watkins III

Kalana Scott

Calvin Preston

Will Lewis

Ramon Rivera

Ar’Monii Price

Ar’Monii Price graduated in 2023 from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish, complemented by a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. During her college years, Ar’Monii developed a profound interest in social justice, focusing on improving educational, socioeconomic, and criminal justice outcomes for Black individuals in underserved urban communities. Concurrently, she also cultivated a passion for spiritual growth and helping others deepen their faith.

Seeking to merge her passions for social justice and ministry, Ar’Monii pursued opportunities aligned with these goals after graduation. She discovered Together Chicago through a mutual connection, and began contributing to Education Initiatives as the Education Outreach Manager and to the organization as Social Media Coordinator. At Together Chicago, she finds fulfillment in applying her skills and knowledge to advance causes she cares deeply about.

Currently, Ar’Monii is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Moody Theological Seminary, furthering her preparation for impactful leadership in both social justice advocacy and ministry.