Prior to working for an investment management firm, Madison Johnson was a school program director at a thriving nonprofit in Iowa City. Upon moving to Chicago and joining corporate America, … Read More
What Keeps Employees Happy: Erica Keswin & WITS
In the summer of 2023, at the peak of the “Quiet Quitting” and the “Great Resignation” movements, I was connected to Wall Street Journal best-selling author Erica Keswin while she … Read More
WITS honors Cboe Global Markets at Annual BBA Gala
Alter & Stone Award The Alter and Stone Award celebrates WITS founders Joanne Alter and Marion Stone. The award recognizes volunteers who have dedicated time, energy, and passion to help … Read More
A Love Letter to Our Community
Today on Valentine’s Day, we want to express our heartful thanks to our steadfast WITS community. WITS is a movement of educators, volunteers, and investors coming together to support better … Read More
Building Community In the City and The Office
Building Community Working in the Schools (WITS) is the largest volunteer corps providing yearlong mentorship to Chicago Public School elementary students. The cornerstone of WITS student mentorship programs is their … Read More
The White Sox and WITS: Supporting Communities Together
The Chicago White Sox began their partnership with WITS in 2010, shortly after launching the White Sox Volunteer Corps. Christine O’Reilly is the White Sox Vice President of Community Relations & … Read More
Chicago White Sox and the Eaton Family Continue to Support WITS During the Pandemic
The Chicago White Sox are a committed organization on the baseball diamond and in the community. WITS’ partnership with the White Sox has always focused on supporting students and families … Read More
Jackson/PPM America x WITS
Jackson/PPM America volunteers have partnered with WITS since 2017, originally partnering with Jenner Academy and bridging the transition for the Jenner/Ogden merger in 2018. Volunteers meet with third graders on … Read More
A School Through the Looking Glass
The second event in the the UnGala series of events, and the first Education Series panel, A School Through the Looking Glass, offered an intimate look into WITS partner school Walsh … Read More
WITS Volunteers Coming Together to Support Students
This school year, WITS will look a bit different than our typical programming. Programs will be completely virtual from November 2020 through May 2021. The WITS community has come together … Read More
