Steven Svetlik - Founder and President
Steve founded CS4IL after discovering in July 2017 that no state-level advocacy group for K-12 Computer Science Education had yet existed in Illinois. With little more than a personal credit card, Steve decided to launch CS4IL in the spirit of creating a network of individuals and organizations spanning all regions of Illinois and representing the many stakeholder groups vested in the organization's Mission to achieve a world-class Computer Science education for every student, in every school, throughout the state. Steve is also founder and elected President of the Chicago Suburban Chapter of the CSTA since its launch in 2012, served as the elected Chair of the 2017 ISBE Computer Science Education Task Force and was Principal Writer of its Report and Recommendations to the 100th General Assembly, and has worked extensively with state and federal legislators on this equity issue of the highest order. He also has served numerous organizations vested in this work, including the College Board, the National Math and Science Initiative, Code.org, Lumity, and Pearson Corporation. Steve holds two decades of high school Computer Science teaching experience spanning a diverse array of schools, several years of experience as a school administrator across multiple high schools, and is a first-generation college graduate in his family. Steve holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in artificial intelligence from DePaul University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Olivet-Nazarene University, and a Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude) in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Most importantly, Steve is blessed with two children and a wife who collectively remind him daily of the power of laughter, patience, and love to truly be of service to others.
Contact Info:
m: president@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/ssvetlik
t: @CSForIL / @SvetlikCS
Steve founded CS4IL after discovering in July 2017 that no state-level advocacy group for K-12 Computer Science Education had yet existed in Illinois. With little more than a personal credit card, Steve decided to launch CS4IL in the spirit of creating a network of individuals and organizations spanning all regions of Illinois and representing the many stakeholder groups vested in the organization's Mission to achieve a world-class Computer Science education for every student, in every school, throughout the state. Steve is also founder and elected President of the Chicago Suburban Chapter of the CSTA since its launch in 2012, served as the elected Chair of the 2017 ISBE Computer Science Education Task Force and was Principal Writer of its Report and Recommendations to the 100th General Assembly, and has worked extensively with state and federal legislators on this equity issue of the highest order. He also has served numerous organizations vested in this work, including the College Board, the National Math and Science Initiative, Code.org, Lumity, and Pearson Corporation. Steve holds two decades of high school Computer Science teaching experience spanning a diverse array of schools, several years of experience as a school administrator across multiple high schools, and is a first-generation college graduate in his family. Steve holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in artificial intelligence from DePaul University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Olivet-Nazarene University, and a Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude) in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Most importantly, Steve is blessed with two children and a wife who collectively remind him daily of the power of laughter, patience, and love to truly be of service to others.
Contact Info:
m: president@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/ssvetlik
t: @CSForIL / @SvetlikCS
Dr. Marlo Barnett - Vice President
Dr. Marlo Barnett is a graduate from Northern Illinois University with a PhD in Educational Technology. With over 10 years of experience in education, Dr. Barnett believes in serving her community and giving back to the education field. Dr. Barnett has a proven track record of establishing and sustaining impactful connections and partnerships with multiple stakeholder groups - including top executives in state and national organizations, as well as regional, state, and federal policymakers - in service to the Mission of CS4IL. Dr. Barnett also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Northern Illinois Alumni Association. As an advocate for equity and diversity in K-12 Computer Science Education, Dr. Barnett is Vice President for CS4IL, and was elected in 2019 to serve as Vice President of the Chicago Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) - one of the nation's largest and most active Chapters.
Contact Info:
m: vicepresident@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/dr-marlo-barnett-4a084a89/
t: @marlobarnett
Dr. Marlo Barnett is a graduate from Northern Illinois University with a PhD in Educational Technology. With over 10 years of experience in education, Dr. Barnett believes in serving her community and giving back to the education field. Dr. Barnett has a proven track record of establishing and sustaining impactful connections and partnerships with multiple stakeholder groups - including top executives in state and national organizations, as well as regional, state, and federal policymakers - in service to the Mission of CS4IL. Dr. Barnett also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Northern Illinois Alumni Association. As an advocate for equity and diversity in K-12 Computer Science Education, Dr. Barnett is Vice President for CS4IL, and was elected in 2019 to serve as Vice President of the Chicago Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) - one of the nation's largest and most active Chapters.
Contact Info:
m: vicepresident@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/dr-marlo-barnett-4a084a89/
t: @marlobarnett
Caroline Sanchez Crozier - Treasurer
Caroline is the Founder and President of CSC Consulting Group, and leading the company in strategic directions and growth is the secret of her success. She is part of the 1% of women in STEM in the United States as a Latina Entrepreneur, and often referred to as a "unicorn" for her out-of-the-box innovative thinking and work style. Caroline's firm, CSC Consulting Group, is an experienced IT Service provider for 30+ years that specializes in working with schools, nonprofits, and small businesses to build and manage their IT environments. Throughout her life as a Latina small business owner, she's been a passionate advocate for equity in education and technology, contributing to the empowerment of Latinx communities, workforce, and on policy in government laws. One of her professional highlights is having received the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the White House (given to her by President Clinton). For most of her career, she has dedicated significant time as a volunteer board member, on a state and national level, with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest civil rights national organization for Latinos. She also founded DLXLN - Digital Latinx Leaders NOW, a nonprofit to increase Latinx representation and equity in STEM in three sectors: P-20 college and career pathways, the workforce, and entrepreneurship. Previous to Caroline's entrepreneurial journey, she worked in the corporate sector as an auditor and CPA, after being the first in her family and a proud immigrant to graduate from college. Caroline is married, has two sons, and one grandson.
Contact info:
m: treasurer@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/carolinesanchezcrozier
t: @csanchezcrozier / @cscconsultinggp
Caroline is the Founder and President of CSC Consulting Group, and leading the company in strategic directions and growth is the secret of her success. She is part of the 1% of women in STEM in the United States as a Latina Entrepreneur, and often referred to as a "unicorn" for her out-of-the-box innovative thinking and work style. Caroline's firm, CSC Consulting Group, is an experienced IT Service provider for 30+ years that specializes in working with schools, nonprofits, and small businesses to build and manage their IT environments. Throughout her life as a Latina small business owner, she's been a passionate advocate for equity in education and technology, contributing to the empowerment of Latinx communities, workforce, and on policy in government laws. One of her professional highlights is having received the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the White House (given to her by President Clinton). For most of her career, she has dedicated significant time as a volunteer board member, on a state and national level, with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest civil rights national organization for Latinos. She also founded DLXLN - Digital Latinx Leaders NOW, a nonprofit to increase Latinx representation and equity in STEM in three sectors: P-20 college and career pathways, the workforce, and entrepreneurship. Previous to Caroline's entrepreneurial journey, she worked in the corporate sector as an auditor and CPA, after being the first in her family and a proud immigrant to graduate from college. Caroline is married, has two sons, and one grandson.
Contact info:
m: treasurer@cs4il.org
l: linkedin.com/in/carolinesanchezcrozier
t: @csanchezcrozier / @cscconsultinggp
Jenna Garcia - Secretary
Having worked in the tech industry as a software developer, the classroom as a computer science teacher, and at K-12 CS Education non-profits, Jenna has an unique understanding of CS4IL's Mission, as well as how to best accomplish its goals based on her understanding of and active involvement in multiple statewide initiatives throughout the United States. While Jenna's focus on bring computer science to K-12 students has primarily centered on states outside of Illinois, she was an integral member of the 2017 ISBE Computer Science Education Task Force, and is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise again to Illinois, in helping the state emerge as a bona fide national leader in computer science education.
Contact Info:
m: secretary@cs4il.org
l: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennalgarcia/
t: @JennaCodes
Having worked in the tech industry as a software developer, the classroom as a computer science teacher, and at K-12 CS Education non-profits, Jenna has an unique understanding of CS4IL's Mission, as well as how to best accomplish its goals based on her understanding of and active involvement in multiple statewide initiatives throughout the United States. While Jenna's focus on bring computer science to K-12 students has primarily centered on states outside of Illinois, she was an integral member of the 2017 ISBE Computer Science Education Task Force, and is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise again to Illinois, in helping the state emerge as a bona fide national leader in computer science education.
Contact Info:
m: secretary@cs4il.org
l: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennalgarcia/
t: @JennaCodes