Role & Expectations of the COPA Community Advisory Council:
As an important component of COPA’s community engagement efforts, the CAC serves as a communication conduit between the broader Chicago community and COPA in order to assist the agency in creating and maintaining an effective and transparent dialog with the residents we serve. Council members will share perspectives from the community about the agency’s work, as well as provide input on COPA-related topics that affect City of Chicago residents.
Members
- Ayite (AJ) Ajavon: Client Satisfaction & Security System Specialist
- Dwayne Bryant: Founder, Inner Vision International
- Matt DeMateo: Pastor & Executive Director, New Life Centers
- Dar’tavous Dorsey: Senior Non-Profit & Public Sector Executive, University of Chicago Crime Lab
- Dr. Creasie Finney Hairston: Dean, University of Illinois Chicago
- William “Billy” Moore: Violence Prevention Advocate, Chicago CRED
- Monica Ruiz House: Human Rights Advocate & Univ. of Chicago Student
- Steve Saltzman: Civil Rights Attorney
- Jonathan Serrano: Financial Advisor & U.S. Military Veteran
- Mike Winkler: Human Resources Professional
- Richard Wooten: Activist & Former Chicago Police Officer