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On October 1, two leaders from Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Leaders ¡ª Maya Yuen, manager, Robert R. McCormick Foundation Center for Hope & Equity, and Zohra Hutson, manager, Talent, Human Resources ¡ª participated in a roundtable discussion marking the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Hosted by the Chicago Mayor¡¯s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) ¡ª and personally moderated by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ¡ª the event featured community partners; employers and job seekers from the Chicago area; and special guest Maya-Camille Broussard, owner of Justice of the Pies bakery and a featured chef on Netflix¡¯s Bake Squad.
¡°The discussion was invigorating, the stories inspiring, and we¡¯re ready for the work ahead,¡± said Zohra.
¡°This event really highlighted Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾¡¯s strong relationship with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities,¡± said Maya. ¡°Through this relationship, Shirley Ryan Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ has the potential to have a real impact on this community through meaningful employment opportunities.¡±
