Angila M. Faison

Direct community engagement and philanthropic initiatives in partnership with Aramark Corporation, for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Develop and implement school nutrition and facility management educational programs; and oversee regional strategic philanthropy. Work in collaboration with multiple nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders to promote nutrition and wellness education, food equity and clean environment programs.

Philanthropy & Partnerships

• Lead grant and scholarship strategy development, implementation and compliance.
• Fiscal management of $1 million corporate giving budget. Successfully coordinated allocation of $500K in culinary and facilities scholarships and grants.
• Provide strategic oversight for identification of potential community partners and management of relationships.
• Lead regional Aramark philanthropic service team and employee volunteer network. Increased employee participation by 20%.
• Co-led redevelopment of regional grantmaking strategies, enhanced KPI tools and developed program templates that allow for more customized options for employees to engage with local non-profits.
• Coordinate 6-10 annual service projects and grant programs to extend Aramark’s brand reputation and fulfill company’s commitment to community service.
• Implemented data-driven approaches to evaluate program/grant success, refining strategies as needed for optimal results.
• Serve as liaison with employee resource groups in the region for community engagement initiatives.
• Member of Aramark’s Employee Resource Group - LEAD (Leaders & Employees of African Descent).
• Serve as liaison with CPS Board of Education to keep them informed on Aramark initiatives.
• Coordination and management of multiple partnerships with school communities, educational groups, nonprofits and key stakeholders across the region.
• Corporate liaison fostering partnerships and communications with city and state government officials. Coordinate scholarships with Aldermanic Black and Hispanic Caucus Foundations.
• Work directly with CPS Leadership and auxiliary groups to plan and execute fundraisers, supply drives and educational workshops for students and families.

Youth/Workforce Development

• Created Culinary Pipeline Workforce Internship program for culinary students, providing post-secondary college scholarships, leadership development and culinary career training opportunities.
• Coordinate college and career exploration tours at Aramark client accounts (hospitals, colleges, banks, and sports venues) to expose students to universities and potential career fields.
• Developed Facilities Services Pipeline Workforce program in partnership with faith community organizations, resulting in 100 hires within two years.

• Led strategic marketing initiatives and planned civic fundraising events in support of one of the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights advocacy organizations
• Oversaw $1M annual budget directed at promoting events and programs to address community-wide need for gainful employment opportunities, affordable housing, and quality education.
• Co-developed communications and social media campaigns to raise community awareness and engage donor support.
• Enhanced collaborative community, corporate, and civic relationships.
• Planned & executed over 30 annual programs and fundraising events.
• Supervised staff of 7 professionals.