Monday, September 17, 2012

Ubuntu Leadership Award Winner - Alice Cottingham

Alice Cottingham 
Ubuntu Leadership Award



Alice Cottingham has worked in and for the nonprofit sector for more than thirty years.  She began in community organizations focused on issues close to her heart: reproductive rights, women’s rights and health, youth development, and immigrant and refugee rights.   
She then worked in social justice grantmaking, with the Crossroads Fund, the Fund for Immigrants and Refugees, and Girl’s Best Friend Foundation.  Five years ago, she formed her own business to consult with foundations and community organizations.   

Alice lives in Oak Park with her husband, Dave, a social worker, and son, Sam, a high school junior.   She is touched and honored to be recognized by United African Organization, whose work and mission she enthusiastically supports.

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