Meet the Staff

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    Equity and Engagement Director-Chief Equity Officer

    Rachel Joy

    Rachel Joy oversees the Equity and Engagement Department. In her Director role, she oversees and directs the work of the Department’s three divisions – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Community Outreach and Engagement; and Community Safety and Justice. Ms. Joy has been with the City of Champaign since 2016. Prior to her appointment to Equity and Engagement Director, she served as Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer. Ms. Joy holds a Master of Arts degree in

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    Community Relations Manager

    Tracy Parsons

    Tracy Parsons is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the work of the Champaign Community Coalition. Mr. Parsons helps the Coalition successfully implement sustainable strategies which improve the lives of area youth and families through an effective collaboration of diverse community partners and service agencies.

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      Community Relations Manager

      Jorge Elvir

      Jorge Elvir is responsible for managing the Community Safety and Justice Division. This position is responsible for implementing the City’s gun violence prevention and intervention activities. He serves as liaison to Champaign Police, community-based organizations, and advisory boards and committees geared towards reducing community violence. Jorge is responsible for the

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        Community Relations Manager & Compliance Officer

        Janel Gomez

        Janel Gomez is responsible for managing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division.  This position is responsible for Human Rights Ordinance discrimination complaint process, the City of Champaign Equal Opportunity in Purchasing Ordinance and is the staff liaison to the Human Relations Commission and the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee. Janel has been

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Equity & Engagement Department

Contact Us

Equity & Engagement Department

205 W. Park Ave.
Champaign IL, 61820

217-403-8830

EquityandEngagement@champaignil.gov