Jennifer Schaffer

Jennifer Schaffer

Community Engagement Coordinator

Jenny Schaffer is a mom to three kids who attend Chicago Public School in North Center. As a former special education teacher, she understands what it takes to be a strong advocate for her community.

She is the founder and leader of the antiracism group for parents at her kids’ elementary school; became active with Embarc, a nonprofit which provides experiential learning curriculum in underserved CPS schools to allow students to tap into the power of their potential; and leads her synagogue’s Public Safety Justice Team. As District Council member, Jenny will uplift innovative strategies to make our neighborhoods safer.

Jennifer Schaffer