Conlon Public Strategies’ Linda Shapiro joined a team of experts to produce a new report: “Creating a Universal Newborn Support System (UNSS) in Illinois: An Assessment of Opportunity Based on Wisdom and Experience from the Field.” This group of early childhood and maternal health advocates recommends the implementation of a statewide voluntary UNSS initiative that […]
On October 24th, Conlon Public Strategies Senior Advisor Kady McFadden moderated a discussion about climate and sustainability documentaries as part of the 10th International Social Change Film Festival (ChangeFest). ChangeFest is presented by Social Change, a national nonprofit committed to liberation and amplifying community voices through storytelling, organizing, and direct action. This year’s festival continues […]
Congratulations to Christa Hamilton on completing her first 100 days as CEO of UCAN Chicago! According to a recent Chicago Sun-Times article, she is the first African American and first woman to lead the West Side social service agency. Founded 152 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, the North Lawndale organization serves 21,000 youth […]
Kevin Conlon and Conlon Public Strategies’ new senior advisor, Kady McFadden, joined Senators Dick Durbin and John Ossoff for the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association 2021 County Chairs’ Brunch. Kevin chairs the IDCCA’s Leadership Circle, which is an advisory board made up of elected officials, members of organized labor, political activists, and supporters who are […]
Conlon Public Strategies is pleased to announce that Kady McFadden has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Kady has a decade of experience leading and winning strategic advocacy, legislative, and political campaigns, as well as strong relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials. In her previous role as the deputy director of the […]
On Thursday, February 25, Conlon Public Strategies Executive Vice President Linda Diamond Shapiro and Senior Advisor Catherine Voigt will be leading a workshop entitled, “Government Grants: Make Your Grant the Top Scoring Proposal.” They will offer practical tips for navigating the federal grant writing process. This will not only include best practices for writing a […]
