Tracy Abrams

Tracy Abrams was born and raised on the south side Chicago. Was an American professional basketball player who last played for KK Sloboda Užice of the Basketball League of Serbia. Abrams is from Chicago, Illinois and played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Abrams attended Mount Carmel High School​, where he was a four-year varsity basketball player and helped lead his team to 89 total wins total and was a first team all state player in Illinois for 3 years. Tracy then earned a Basketball scholarship to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the big ten. Throughout his career at Illinois, Abrams earned a bachelor’s degree in communication in May 2015, a master’s degree in recreation, sport and tourism in August 2016, and a masters degree in Education Policy and Organization Leadership in May 2017. Abrams was a starter and leader for the Men’s Basketball team for 4 years throughout his career as a student-athlete.Abrams has now started a youth program “Chicago Positive Impact” dedicated toward leadership training through and fundamental basketball development. The program mission is to provide a platform to help students grow as leaders and student athletes. The goal is to help teach youth life skills and better decision makers. The program’s main purpose is to have a positive impact on student life by giving support and through experiences.

Alex Austin

Alex is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he competed on the men’s basketball team for three years. During his time at U of I, he received his bachelor’s in Communications and his masters in Sports Management. After U of I, he received his second master’s degree from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in Kinesiology, while working with SIUE Athletics. Alex is currently the Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events at Mount Carmel High School. Alex has been committed to CPI since day one, and is excited to be a positive resource for kids on and off the court.

Dana Turner

Dana Turner is a dedicated educational leader with a strong commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and school improvement. As a District Leader, Dana has been instrumental in supporting school administrators in developing strong instructional practices, fostering collaborative school cultures, and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance student achievement. With a background in International Baccalaureate (IB) education and a deep understanding of culturally responsive teaching, Principal Turner works to ensure that all students have access to high-quality learning experiences. Passionate about leadership development, Dana actively mentors principals, helping to build capacity and sustain impactful school leadership.

Duane B. Davis, Ph.D.

Dr. Davis has spent almost three decades teaching, leading, coaching and consulting at a variety of schools and organizations in Chicago and nationally.   Dr. Davis has worked with and coached teachers through various school improvement initiatives and at the postsecondary level through the Teachers Academy of Math and Science, Kaplan K12 Services (The High School Transformation Project), The New Teacher Center, Lewis University, Illinois State University, National Louis University and Elmhurst College. He has full time faculty, administrative and consulting experience at Malcolm X College, Kennedy King College, Governors State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Academy for Urban School Leadership, Mika Challenge, the University of Chicago, Dewey, Hill Pedagogies, Black Male Evaluation Collaborative, Square One Foundation, Intrinsic Charter Schools, Northwestern University Settlement House, Bookelicious and Grow Greater Englewood. He recently served as the Executive Director K12 Education Initiatives in the Office of the President at the University of Chicago which includes directing the Chicago Public Schools My Very Own Library Program with 17 local elementary schools and connecting local schools to resources at the university while also supporting faculty and K12 initiatives in the Office of the Provost. He also ran the national My Very Own Library Program that focused on literacy, equity and families in five states and in the Dominican Republic. He completed his Ph.D. in Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a focus on early career teachers and runs Raising Expectations LLC, a consulting firm that works with schools, nonprofits and businesses around the country. He currently serves on the boards of Childrens’ Literacy Initiative, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and Great Lakes Academy. Dr. Davis cares deeply about the experiences of our students in every city, nationally and globally.

Geneatra Green

Geneatra is a dedicated community leader with a heart for service. With over 12 years
in the nonprofit sector, her journey began with a simple belief: that every child deserves
a safe place to learn and grow.  With a background in both banking and health care, Geneatra currently holds leadership roles at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She brings a strategic vision and commitment to the Chicago Positive Impact organization.

Geneatra joined Chicago Positive Impact because she believes in inspiring the youth to build brighter futures for themselves. From childhood experiences to professional milestones, her dedication to mentorship is deeply rooted in her journey.  Outside of the boardroom, Geneatra enjoys bowling, sports, and attending musical concerts and plays.