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YEO Bios Josh Zakim City Councilor Boston, Massachusetts Josh Zakim was elected to the Boston City Council on November 5, 2013. As chair of the Committee on Human Rights and Civil Rights, Josh led the council’s efforts to address issues of equity and fairness. He authored the Boston Trust Act to improve trust and cooperation between immigrant communities and law enforcement. Zakim led a series of hearings to investigate serious health and safety concerns faced by Boston residents in rental housing, improving landlord accountability and maintenance. He successfully introduced an ordinance extending protections for apartment tenants, whose homes are converted to condominiums or co-ops, including increased financial safeguards for elderly, disabled, and lowincome tenants. Most recently, Zakim has convened hearings to address the challenges faced by seniors in the LGBT community in finding affordable, welcoming housing. Zakim graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Northeastern University School of Law. @joshzakim Claire Zautke School Board Director Milwaukee, Wisconsin Claire Zautke was elected to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors in April 2013. Zautke has years of experience in issue and community advocacy, in addition to working in the administration of Milwaukee County. Zautke has also worked as a field director, volunteer coordinator, and project consultant for community and faith-based organizations in Milwaukee. Raised in the community she now represents, as the daughter of a county employee and city of Milwaukee fireman, Zautke set the goal of a career in public service at an early age. Zautke attended Milwaukee Public Schools before going on to graduate magna cum laude from Carthage College with a B.A. in political science. She believes Milwaukee Public Schools provided her with opportunities that no other schools could and will work hard to ensure that those opportunities always exist for Milwaukee’s children. @ClaireZautke YEO National Convening | 2015 103