Action Day: Speaker Lineup
Finding insight and inspiration
Speaker Lineup
Action Day speakers come with a variety of expertise and inspiration. Don't miss a chance to hear from political leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and grassroots organizers.
| Name | Title | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Pat Quinn | Former Governor of Illinois | Remarks on Changemaking |
| Dr. Richard Guzman | Professor of English | Grief and Social Change |
| Mr. Will Guzzardi | Illinois State Representative, 39th District | Changemaking from a Lawmaker |
| Dr. Nicole Rivera | Professor of Psychology | Community Psychology of Changemaking |
| Shannon Downey | Artist, Activist, Professor | Craftivism |
| Rick Guzman '99 | Manager of the Neighborhood Redevelopment Division,City of Aurora | Keynote Address |
| Rachel Framarin | Student | Chelsea's Changemakers |
| Dr. Suzanne Chod | Associate Professor of Political Science | Moderator |
| FM Supreme | Artist | Performance |
| Pete Leonard | Social Entrepreneur | I Have a Bean Coffee |
| Professor Tim Banas | Professor of Biology | Citizen's Climate Lobby |
| Dr. Carin Silkaitis | Associate Professor of Theatre | The Role of the Bystander |