Jeff beckham biography

CEO, Chicago Scholars

Jeffery Beckham Jr. is Chief Executive Officer at Chicago Scholars.

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In his role, Jeffery is responsible for leading the development of the organization that serves more than 4,000 first-generation and low-income students to reach their dreams to pursue a college education.

Jeffery is a community leader, artist and tech-entrepreneur known for advancing the fight for equity for youth and marginalized communities throughout the United States.

During his career, he has worked in both the for- and non-profit sector in an array of fields such as technology, education, and community economic development. He joined Chicago Scholars after working in technology for Quest Diagnostics, Atlas Medical Corporation and The New Teacher Center.

Jeffery lives by the quote: “To whom much is given, much is required.” He is constantly striving to support traditionally underserved youth, working as a mentor with the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Kappa Alpha