Maurice Willis

Maurice Willis is an accomplished professional in the non-profit sector with a passion for community engagement and development. He holds a Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Langston University, and another Bachelor’s degree in Art, Entertainment, and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago.

Willis has gained valuable experience working in various organizations, such as the Chicago-Kent College of Law, National Louis University, Lucid Life Works, University of Illinois at Chicago, Montessori School of Englewood, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, and Gary Comer Youth Center, among others, in different capacities.

His specialties lie in non-profit management, development, fundraising, management, event planning, marketing, media and public relations coordination, branding, community engagement, volunteer recruitment and management, and outreach. He has also served as an adjunct professor at National Louis University, imparting valuable knowledge to students seeking a career in the non-profit sector.

Through the years, Willis has developed excellent skills in building relationships, managing people, and executing projects on time and within budget. His background in music education and art, entertainment, and media management gives him a unique perspective on how to make non-profit projects more engaging, inspiring, and meaningful to diverse audiences.