Board
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Janea Harris - Co-Founder & President
As a dedicated community advocate, Janea has spent many years leading and serving various non-profit organizations in her Highland Park, IL community. She believes in the power of advocacy and taking action to help others find and use their voices to create change. Janea is dedicated to developing Strategic Partnerships and relationships in an efforts to achieve the goals of Insight Advocacy.
"Just to be invited is not enough, inclusion means creating, developing and continually maintaining spaces where all voices are heard and valued."
Janea spent over 15 years as an educator at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. She currently serves on the Boards of The Brushwood Center, Reach Out and Read, IL, 113 Foundation, 112 Foundation and was appointed to the City of Highland Park’s Human Relations Advisory Group. Janea holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Education from Notre Dame College.
Margoth Mareno - Chair of Student Activities
A native of the country of Columbia, Margo is a community activist and advocate. For over 3 decades she has been a life-long silversmith, painter and artist. She is dedicated to bringing communities together and helping underserved children access the arts. Margoth is a believer in teaching as youth the artistry and the healing benefits of arts.
Margoth travels to Columbia regular and volunteers with the indigenous population. She values her role as a mother, grandmother and treasurers her identity as an artist.
Lola Allen - Treasurer
Lola is an Education Advocacy Attorney, long-time Highland Park parent, wife and mom to 3 college students. She is a community outreach champion. She is a former Spanish teacher and graduate of Michigan State and Depaul Universities.
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