Michael Rabbitt for Democratic Committeeperson - 45th Ward
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He is a 21-year resident of Chicago’s Edgebrook neighborhood, where he lives with his wife Sarah and raised his two children. Michael grew up in the Midwest. His mother, an immigrant from Ireland, became a public-school teacher. His father, who lost his own father at a young age, worked through high school and college to support his family and became a public servant. Michael is the oldest of six
children, in a family that valued the importance of education. He graduated from Bradley University, and earned his MBA at DePaul University. Work
As business transformation leader at Argonne National Laboratory, Michael serves our nation solving problems, creating change, and bringing people together to enable Argonne’s mission to advance clean energy, climate solutions, and game-changing medical discoveries. He has over 30 years professional experience, bringing a unique perspective through an accomplished career in both public and private sectors. Service
Michael has always had a passion for civic engagement, service to others, and taking action to create healthy and thriving neighborhoods. This is why he has led or served with the following organizations:
Co-founder, Neighbors for Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee, Cook County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing
Board of Directors, Darst Center
Founding Member, Northwest Side Coalition Against Racism & Hate
Co-founder & Chair, Racial & Social Justice Ministry, St. Mary of the Woods Church
Steering Committee, Interfaith Coalition Against Racism (ICAR)
Member, The People’s Lobby
Allocations Advisory Committee, Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Steering Committee & Training Committee, Showing Up for Racial Justice, Chicago
Head Coach, American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO)
Teen Ministry Board & Religious Education Teacher, St. Mary of the Woods Church
Parish Council, St. Mary of the Woods Church
Antiracism Implementation Team, Archdiocese of Chicago
Awards
Michael has been honored by the Archdiocese of Chicago:
St. Katherine Drexel Racial Justice Award, in recognition of “untiring commitment and public advocacy on behalf of racial justice.”
Chistifideles Award, given to Catholic laypeople “who demonstrate their faithfulness and dedication through servant discipleship and ministry.”
