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CHICAGO, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Leading youth development nonprofit
Chicago Scholars is proud to announce Jeffery Beckham, Jr. as its new CEO. Following his leadership as Interim CEO since December 2020 and previous role as VP of Partnerships, Beckham will continue to empower Chicago s academically ambitious first-generation and low-income students in his new role as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. After an executive search for the position conducted by Koya Partners, the Chicago Scholars Board of Directors unanimously selected Beckham for the role.
Leading the next chapter of Chicago Scholars as it enters its 25th year, Beckham plans to continue expanding its reach to ensure college education is accessible for all Chicago students.