Carol L. Adams, PhD, appointed new CEO of DuSable Museum
The Board of Trustees of the DuSable Museum of African American History has announced the appointment of Carol L. Adams, PhD as the Chief Executive Officer of the Museum.
Dr. Adams brings to her new position a proven track record in the fields of grantsmanship, administration and organizational development. A consummate fund-raiser, Dr. Adams has raised a staggering total of almost $400 million for a diverse and varied group of institutions of higher learning, governmental agencies and not-for-profits. She was formerly the Chairman of the African American Studies Department at Loyola University; Director, The Center for Inner City Studies at Northeastern Illinois University; and most recently the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Upon making the announcement of Dr. Adams appointment, Cheryl Blackwell Bryson, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Trustees stated, “Carol is indeed a heavy-hitter. She comes with her own range of contacts not only from around the country, but also globally and she knows almost everyone who is relevant in not only the Museum and Cultural Arts communities, but also the worlds of commerce, politics and finance, so she will be able to create a very special synergy.”
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I used to email Dr. Adams, and she was very helpful in helping me. I hope to see DuSable Museum prosper through Empowerment. There are too many African Americans out here with something to give for this museum to be without. We have to support our own. Don’t complain when we don’t have anything to show ourselves and children.
Congratulations on your new position. I am thankful that the board has the vision to move the organization on with an new CEO, who I believe will make an big difference in the Museum functions and progress for the year to come.
Dr. Adams’ vision to bring inspirational exhibitions and community outreach to the Dusable Museum will raise the aspiration for volunteer service to continue building this worthy institution in our community. As the name sake of the museum and founding father to the city of Chicago, (a fur trapper and entreprenuer trading with the indigenous people of the land at that time) DuSable has never truly been given his recognition. And more unfortunate in this recognition, most African American youth are unaware of these facts.
I am confident Dr. Adams will ignite new energy to inspire and compliement the honor of memorializing his contribution as founding father to the city of Chicago. (The native people named this area “Chicago” because it meant “bad smell” in their language. A large part of the land was an onion field which gave off the bad odor. The native people gave DuSable this area of land and thus Chicago was born. They trusted and traded with DuSable often and in fact, he married a native american from among the people he was trading.)
Congradulations Dr. Adams, please count me as a volunteer to utilize in the efforts and vision you will implement for the benefit of our community and heritage.
Congratulations Dr. Adams! After working with you on Team Illinois, I remain impressed with your capabilities. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any assistance I can give in your new position at DuSable.