Lauren Burdette

Lauren Burdette is a professional with extensive experience in equity and policy roles, particularly within the City of Chicago government. She currently serves as the Deputy Chief Equity Officer for the City of Chicago, a position she has held since November 2022.2 Prior to this role, Burdette worked as the Deputy Director of Equity and Policy in the Office of Equity and Racial Justice from April 2021 to November 2022.2

Her career progression within the City of Chicago's equity initiatives includes:

1. Senior Equity Manager (October 2019 - April 2021)
2. Deputy Director of Equity and Policy (April 2021 - November 2022)
3. Deputy Chief Equity Officer (November 2022 - Present)

Burdette's background also includes experience in education policy and public service. She has held positions such as:

• Director of Engagement at The Chicago Public Education Fund
• Managing Director of Education Policy at the Office of the Illinois Secretary of Education
• Congressional Fellow at the Office of U.S. Senator Bob Casey

Her educational background includes a degree from the University of Michigan (2013-2015) and an earlier education where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2010 with Honors in History.2

In her current role, Burdette likely contributes to the mission of the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, which seeks to achieve equity in the city's service delivery, decision-making, and resource distribution.14 She is also involved in the City's digital equity initiatives, serving on the Guiding Team for the Digital Equity Council.3