From a mentee to a mentor: Marie Trzupek Lynch, MPP ’96, on building her career and providing mentorship to the next generation of policy leaders.
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From a mentee to a mentor, Marie Trzupek Lynch discusses building her career and providing mentorship to the next generation of policy leaders:
The Future Builder
Marie Trzupek Lynch, MPP ’96, is a passionate champion for Chicago-area residents who are out of work or underemployed. As the founding president and CEO of Skills for Chicagoland’s Future, she has helped get more than 4300 residents back to work in the last five years by partnering with leading area employers.
Lynch’s modus operandi appears to be championing others. She is an active mentor for her alma mater, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, particularly for young female students.