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Decoteau Irby
Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago
Decoteau Irby is a multi-talented individual dedicated to creating teaching and learning experiences, music, stories, and spaces for communities. His endeavors range from founding businesses like Derute Consulting Cooperative, Visioning Black Spaces LLC, to curating creative works through Deaky Bug Creative Works LLC. As a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he has authored books on racial equity and school leadership. Apart from his academic achievements, Decoteau is deeply involved in community activities such as neighborhood gardening and park advisory roles. Additionally, he is a skilled guitarist, songwriter, and recording artist with two albums to his name.