This morning, we woke up acutely aware of the polarization of our times. Today, many are celebrating, and others feel anxiety, fear, despair or worse. We care deeply about uniting the country and doing all we can to bring back civility and kindness in the discourse. Some thoughts as we all process the next chapter for our country.
Read MoreYana Rathman serves as an advisory board member for the Center for Innovation Education ProSvit and as a board director for ENGin, a program that promotes English fluency in Ukraine.
Read MoreZhanna Galeyeva is the co-founder and CEO of Bird of Light Ukraine, an NGO based in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Ms. Galeyeva and Isaac Yeung founded Bird of Light Ukraine in the early days of the 2022 Russian invasion.
Read MoreJohanna Mendelson Forman developed a new interdisciplinary platform at American University exploring how food, as a form of soft power, can drive diplomacy, conflict resolution and civic engagement in the 21st Century. She is a leading voice in the emerging movement of Social Gastronomy and Gastrodiplomacy, which is the use of food as a means of social impact and investment to communities at risk—and explores the nexus between food, war, and civic engagement.
Read MoreJT Staff chats with Account Executive, Brionna Poole, about her recent PCC ‘30 Under 30’ nomination and her Black Bench Chicago achievements.
Read MoreAn interview with President of the Ukraine Foundation, Yuri Boyechko
Read MoreJT Staff chats with Account Executive, Brionna Poole, about her recent PCC ‘30 Under 30’ nomination and her Black Bench Chicago achievements.
Read MoreJT Staff chats with Account Executive, Brionna Poole, about her recent PCC ‘30 Under 30’ nomination and her Black Bench Chicago achievements.
Read MoreKnown to many for his legendary role as writer and producer of television shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times,” “Maude” and so many others, Norman Lear passed away at 101 earlier this week.
Read MoreJT was, once again, proud to serve as Nourishing Hope’s event management partner to assist in their efforts to raise $900,000 at their annual gala in September 2023. The event was hosted at the Geraghty in Pilsen and featured a silent auction, paddle raise, live auction, entertainment, dinner and dancing.
Read MoreJT's Senior Advisor in Government Affairs, Jonathan Perman, focuses on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s American Congressional Exchange (ACE) trip last month in the Monterey Bay CA Peninsula, where Democrat Rep. Jimmy Panetta (right) hosted Republican Rep. Blake Moore of Utah. ACE, founded by Jonathan in 2018, pairs two members of the U.S. Congress from opposite sides of the aisle to visit one another’s districts resulting in new constructive relationships.
Read MoreSanita Lewis, the current Director of Anchor Mission for West Side United, oversees all workforce and small business development initiatives. Sanita is a data-driven, experienced, passionate mentor and professional in the industry. JT was honored to explore Sanita's journey at West Side United and as a female leader.
Read MoreThis past year, on behalf of the Foundation For Systemic Change, JT assisted with creating and implementing a national high school journalism competition - The Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition - that aims to tackle today's most pressing issues.
Read MoreBrooke Flanagan is the current Executive Director for Steppenwolf Theatre Company, America's premier ensemble theatre. She has worked in the theater industry for many years, including working at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Santa Fe Opera. JT sat down with her during Women’s History Month to talk about her work as a female business leader in the arts.
Read MoreOne year ago, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion on Ukraine leaving many Ukrainians in search of humanitarian aid. Like many across the country, resilient citizens banded together to support one another. Among them is Vostok SOS, a Ukrainian-based non-governmental organization that aims to provide comprehensive assistance to victims of military aggression.
Read MoreWhen community leaders in West Garfield Park became aware of 13-year lifespan gap between their neighborhood and those who live just six miles away in the loop, they sprung to action to develop a plan to address the critical needs of their community and increase their quality of life
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month, a time to reflect on the tragic epidemic of opioid use facing Chicago and the nation.
Read MoreJT proudly supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and as Women’s History Month comes to a close, we get to know two women leaders who are taking charge and setting the standard in the world of communications and public affairs.
Read MoreAt JT, we are proud to support our clients on a wide array of issues — many of which concern public health. As our city continues to wrestle COVID-19 and reckon with systemic social barriers, health disparities have never been more apparent.
Read MoreJT’s digital team shares insights and lessons learned at Digital Summit 2021, a digital marketing conference featuring industry leaders and innovative strategies driving the profession forward.
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