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Meet Myles—our SR. Application Support Specialist by day, and rockstar DJ by night! Like many creatives, Myles began his journey as an open format DJ during his college days. As a lover of genre-bending music, he’s always been drawn to diverse sounds which has ignited a fresh enthusiasm for the art. Myles’ passion has allowed him to foster a vibrant and inclusive community filled with other creatives who work here at the Bank. Thank you for sharing your story, and for bringing a little rhythm to our workplace culture, Myles! To learn more about Myles’ journey, read below.
Last week, FHLBank Chicago employees took on the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Corporate Challenge, one of the world’s largest corporate running events. This wonderful evening was filled with fun, delicious food, and team bonding. It was a great opportunity for our team to come together, strengthen relationships, and create connections beyond the workplace. A big shout out to everyone who participated as a runner, walker, or cheered on the sidelines, and a special thank you to the organizers of this fantastic event!
This week, FHLBank Chicago Board Member Daniel G. Watts joined us for a Fireside Chat, moderated by Carolyn Jaw, EVP of Sales, Strategy, and Solutions. During this insightful conversation, our employees had the opportunity to learn more about his career journey and ask questions to learn the role the Board plays in helping us support our mission. Thank you, Daniel G. Watts, for sharing your insights!
Meet Victoria Vann—System and Strategic Sourcing intern and student athlete! Victoria has always had a passion for volleyball, so she was ecstatic to find out she had been recruited to play on the women’s team at the Illinois Institute of Technology during her senior year of high school. Now in her third year on the team, she has attributed much of her success — both on and off the court — to the time she’s spent honing her interpersonal skills and work ethic, which allows her to give her best effort in her day-to-day work. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Victoria. Read more about her experience as a student athlete below!
We enjoyed coming together for an Ice Cream Social hosted by our Women’s Employee Resource Group (WERG). Our employees had the delicious opportunity to partake in a sweet treat from woman-owned business, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, while they learned about and celebrated women who have pioneered and advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout history. Thank you to everyone who showed up to learn about these spectacular leaders, and to our WERG for organizing this wonderful event. #LifeatFHLBC #WomensHistoryMonth
We truly enjoyed our time during the recent Black History Month event coordinated by our African-American ERG (AAERG)! Dr.Salwa Rahim-Dillard, Founder and Principal of Equision Consulting, LLC, led our staff through a professional development workshop, where they had the wonderful opportunity to learn techniques to build their leadership skills.
Meet Alyssa Smith—Events and Marketing intern and Greek Life enthusiast. As an out-of-state student, Alyssa began her journey with the Delta Gamma sorority at DePaul University to meet new people and create connections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her hard work and dedication, she was eventually promoted to the role of President within her sorority. Alyssa has loved her time serving as the President of the Delta Gamma sorority because it has allowed her to further develop her passion for supporting young women and creating environments where they feel heard and inspired. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Alyssa! Read more about her experience and Greek Life journey below.
In honor of Black History Month, our African-American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) is hosting a series of events focused on celebrating this year’s theme of African-Americans and the Arts. Our employees have had the opportunity to take part in a number of arts-based activities and programming that explore the discipline and the lives of Black artists and pioneers who are making an impact on our community. Hear Stephanie Fulson-Roberts and Bruce Cox discuss why Black History Month is so significant to them.
Our African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) is one of the many DEI groups at the Bank whose mission is to support our employees through professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. Hear Stephanie Fulson-Roberts and Bruce Cox speak about their experiences with our AAERG, and how ERGs can help create more intimate connections in the workplace.
Today we gathered for a celebratory breakfast to honor the employees who have achieved a Service Anniversary milestone at the Bank in 2023. Congratulations to all our honorees! Your dedication to our mission is an inspiration and we are grateful for your passion for supporting our members and the communities they serve. We look forward to seeing your continued growth in your careers at the Bank.
