Hillary Cook

Experience

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  Palmer Museum of Art

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Work-Study Assistant
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  The Mattress Factory Museum

  Aug 2004 - Feb 2005

  Education Intern
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  Art Institute of Chicago

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2022

  -Direct a portfolio of youth internships, partnerships, learning spaces, and programs that has served thousands of youth and families each year; oversee program evaluation, record keeping, administration, and reporting-Mentor a team of staff and interns who have direct contact with Chicago teens, youth, and families-Lead strategic planning for Youth & Families division; set vision and annual priorities and goals, translate strategic plan into action and organize responsibilities across teams-Advance equity and anti-racism efforts through responsive curriculum development, leadership in museum-wide equity working group, participation in anti-racism communities of practice, and designing internship equity programming connected to the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative Show less

  • Associate Director, Youth and Families

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Assistant Director of Youth Programs

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Teen and Museum Partnership Programs Coordinator

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Community Programs Intern and Assistant

    Jan 2008 - Sept 2008

  • Instructor, Ancient to Modern Art and Architecture

    Jan 2008 - May 2008

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2005 - Dec 2007
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  Kasia Kay Art Projects Gallery

  Feb 2006 - May 2008

  Assistant Director
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  Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2012

  Tour Guide
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  Chicago Learning Exchange

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director of Programs

  • Develop and lead CLX’s Programmatic portfolio in Youth Development/Mentorship and Computer Science/STEM through Collective Impact Tables, Advisory Councils, Communities of Practice (CoP), and special projects like Chicago Learning Days and Brother Mike Award• Guide and implement CLX’s Professional Learning Community through leading network convenings, member stewardship and cultivation, and launching new membership process to formalize membership expectations and benefits• Oversee and manage the hiring, training, development and evaluation of the program team• Evaluate program performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics and assess ongoing progress and provide timely reports• Develop and manage CLX program budget to support lean and sustainable annual plan and identify fundraising needs in support of community development efforts• Oversee all new and current program partnerships and build upon existing relationships to create new initiatives and partnerships Show less