Sol Flores's guest appearances

Sol Flores

Latino in Chicago

Two Broads Talking Politics

Gathering Ground

Dorri McWhorter

Amina Dickerson

Marianne Williamson

Shannon Watts

Teresa Younger

Bridget Eileen

Andrew Yang

Cory Booker

Pete Buttigieg

Amy Klobuchar

Robin Marty

Elizabeth Warren

Christie Hefner

Beto O'Rourke

Adrienne Bell

OwlTail

Alex Sims

Special #MakeHerstory edition of #VoteHerIn, a collaboration of Two Broads Talking Politics &amp; author Rebecca SiveWith Illinois Deputy Gov Sol A. Flores and strategist Alex Sims.Sol Flores serves as deputy governor in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s administration overseeing Health and Human Services since February 2019. As Deputy Governor, she helped oversee the administration’s response to COVID-19, including housing relief and vaccination efforts. Additionally, Flores spearheads the administration’s efforts around poverty alleviation, hunger relief, expanding healthcare access to all, and  strengthening the state’s safety nets for its most vulnerable residents. She was the founding executive director of La Casa Norte, a non-profit organization established in 2002 that has served more than 30,000 youth and families confronting homelessness. Flores built La Casa Norte from two employees to a multi-million-dollar organization delivering inspiration, hope, and critical services. She is a tireless advocate, having served on numerous working groups, commissions, and nonprofit boards.  Flores was raised by a single mother who came to Chicago from Puerto Rico, who was recognized as a national Champion of Change by President Barack Obama.Alexandra (Alex) P. Sims believes that one's birthplace and economic status shouldn't negatively affect one's life journey, and her career has taught her that real change is brought about when there is synergy, empathy, and aligned purposes among all public affairs sectors: business, government, philanthropy, and  grassroots organizing. Alex came to Chicago from metro Detroit to attend Northwestern University. Awarded the prestigious CORO Fellowship, Alex was assigned by the CORO program to serve in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Motivated by President Barack Obama’s education and social policies, Alex was appointed to head his 2012 Presidential campaign for the St. Louis region. Following Obama’s victory, Alex continued as a State Coordinator with Organizing for Action (OFA), relocating to Chicago. It was in Chicago there that she founded Every Vote Counts, where she directed the registration of over 120,000 voters in 4 four months - the largest voter registration campaign in the country that year. While Senior Advisor to the City of Chicago Treasurer, she launched an aggressive and strategic agenda of financial equity and access. Now, founder and CEO of APS and Associates, she counsels numerous clients, including The Obama Foundation and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.Both Sol and Alex are graduates of the women in public leadership initiative created by Rebecca Sive for the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Special #MakeHerstory edition of #VoteHerIn, a collaboration of Two Broads Talking Politics &amp; author Rebecca Sive With Illinois Deputy Gov Sol A. Flores and strategist Alex Sims. Sol Flores serves as deputy governor in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s administration overseeing Health and Human Services since February 2019. As Deputy Governor, she helped oversee the administration’s response to COVID-19, including housing relief and vaccination efforts. Additionally, Flores spearheads the administration’s efforts around poverty alleviation, hunger relief, expanding healthcare access to all, and strengthening the state’s safety nets for its most vulnerable residents. She was the founding executive director of La Casa Norte, a non-profit organization established in 2002 that has served more than 30,000 youth and families confronting homelessness. Flores built La Casa Norte from two employees to a multi-million-dollar organization delivering inspiration, hope, and critical services. She is a tireless advocate, having served on numerous working groups, commissions, and nonprofit boards. Flores was raised by a single mother who came to Chicago from Puerto Rico, who was recognized as a national Champion of Change by President Barack Obama. Alexandra (Alex) P. Sims believes that one's birthplace and economic status shouldn't negatively affect one's life journey, and her career has taught her that real change is brought about when there is synergy, empathy, and aligned purposes among all public affairs sectors: business, government, philanthropy, and grassroots organizing. Alex came to Chicago from metro Detroit to attend Northwestern University. Awarded the prestigious CORO Fellowship, Alex was assigned by the CORO program to serve in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Motivated by President Barack Obama’s education and social policies, Alex was appointed to head his 2012 Presidential campaign for the St. Louis region. Following Obama’s victory, Alex continued as a State Coordinator with Organizing for Action (OFA), relocating to Chicago. It was in Chicago there that she founded Every Vote Counts, where she directed the registration of over 120,000 voters in 4 four months - the largest voter registration campaign in the country that year. While Senior Advisor to the City of Chicago Treasurer, she launched an aggressive and strategic agenda of financial equity and access. Now, founder and CEO of APS and Associates, she counsels numerous clients, including The Obama Foundation and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Both Sol and Alex are graduates of the women in public leadership initiative created by Rebecca Sive for the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Sol Flores & Alex Sims (#VoteHerIn, Episode 76)

On the 17th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Sol Flores, Deputy Governor, State of Illinois. They discuss Sol's nontraditional path into politics, her advice for other women thinking of running for office, and the importance of networks.

Sol Flores (Vote Her In, Episode 17)

In episode two of Gathering Ground, Mary sits down with Sol Flores, former executive director of La Casa Norte and newly appointed deputy governor for the state of Illinois. Mary and Sol discuss La Casa Norte's new $20 million building and what it was like to fund-raise for it. They end by answering a few of your questions.

In episode two of Gathering Ground, Mary sits down with Sol Flores, former executive director of La Casa Norte and newly appointed deputy governor for the state of Illinois. Mary and Sol discuss La Casa Norte's new $20 million building and what it was like to fund-raise for it. They end by answering a few of your questions.

Episode 2: Sol Flores

In our first episode, we hear from one of Chicago’s most dynamic Latina voices. Sol Flores, is the founding Exective Director of La Casa Norte, an organization based on the West and Northwest Side of Chicago helping over 4,000 families impacted by homelessness. We learn about:La Casa Norte's mission and visionHomelessness in ChicagoLeadership lessonsWays to support Chicago communitiesTo learn more about La Casa Norte, visit: lacasanorte.orgTo support the mission of La Casa Norte, Click Here to Donate.     Listen on iTunes   

In our first episode, we hear from one of Chicago’s most dynamic Latina voices. Sol Flores, is the founding Exective Director of La Casa Norte, an organization based on the West and Northwest Side of Chicago helping over 4,000 families impacted by homelessness. We learn about:<ul><li>La Casa Norte's mission and vision</li><li>Homelessness in Chicago</li><li>Leadership lessons</li><li>Ways to support Chicago communities</li></ul>To learn more about La Casa Norte, visit: <a href="http://www.lacasanorte.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lacasanorte.org</a>To support the mission of La Casa Norte, <a href="http://www.lacasanorte.org/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Donate</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/latino-in-chicago/id1156599362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen on iTunes </a>