Alexandra Eidenberg: Candidate profile

Bio

Name: Alexandra Eidenberg

City: Wilmette

Office sought: Oakton Community College Trustee

Age: 35

Family: Husband Roger Cady and our 4 awesome kids Miriam, Annaliese, Owen and Jack Cady

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Education: BA Marketing Communications, MAM Masters of Arts Management

Civic involvement: WE WILL, Founder | Small Business Advocacy Council, Board Member, Founder of Women's Board, Policy Committee Member | Member of the Skokie Chamber, Winnetka Northfield Chamber, and Chicagoland Chamber | Member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) | Awarded 2017 LiftUpLift Ally Award; eWomenNetwork Woman to Watch; 2016. 2017, 2018 Circle of Champions ACA Enrollment | Wilmette Girl Scout Troop Leader | ERA, Family Leave, Equal Pay Organizer and Coalition Builder | Columbia College Chicago Alumni Association Event Coordinator & Fundraiser | Indivisible Member | Moms Demand Action Member

Previous elected offices held: None

Incumbent? If yes, when were you first elected? No

Website: www.alexandraforillinois.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraForIllinois

Twitter: @Aceidenberg

Issue questions

Describe your vision for the primary role of a community college.

Community Colleges are 2 year college programs that work well with local High Schools to develop children and adults in our community. They are a place where everyone is welcome; students, staff and faculty are safe; and our community has the opportunity to learn at an affordable cost. My vision for Oakton is for it to continue being a student centered college known for its amazing academic programs, fantastic faculty and staff, and for their to be a focus on equity and diversity.

How well is your community college fulfilling that role? What changes, if any, need to be made?

Oakton is a wonderful school and I look forward to collaborating with the community, faculty, staff and students to continue its excellence. I am particularly interested in transportation and making it better for folks on the East end of the district.

Are you currently employed by or retired from a school district, if so, which one? Is any member of your direct family -- spouse, child or child-in-law -- employed by the school district where you are seeking a school board seat?

I am not. No they are not.

Is a tax rate increase needed and, if so, how do you justify it?

Community colleges provide many services to a diverse population. Is there a service your college should be providing that it is not, or reaching a segment of the population that it is not?

I support inclusion, diversity and equity. I am not aware of any particular issues or lacking services but I look forward to supporting our community and working through challenges and needs as they arise.