Basic Info

First Name

Joseph

Last Name

Valliquette

Username

joevalliquette

Additional Contact Information

Pronouns

He/Him/His

Website

http://www.joevalliquette.com

Progressive Profile

Current Employer

New Chicago Consulting LLC

Current Occupation

Intern

Bio

My passion for politics and public service has been a long and meaningful journey. Growing up in West Chicago Illinois, I have seen a lot of injustice happen to members of my community. WEGO is home to many members of the immigrant community in Illinois. I have unfortunately seen many people who have suffered from deportation, lack of public services, as well as the ravages of poverty. Seeing these events take place in my community, too many people I love and care for, I have been inspired to pursue a legal career to help those in need. I am passionate about helping less-fortunate members of my community as well as advocating for legislation that will help people in need. I have been involved in several different political campaigns and have worked for issue based groups in order to advocate for change.

Impact

One thing I am particularly proud of is as a fellowship coordinator with Men4Choice, one of my tasks is to collaborate with team members to create weekly information memos for the Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff. Emhoff reached out to our organization as he wanted to get further involved in the fight for reproductive justice as a male identifying ally. I assist in writing brief summaries of what is going on, state by state, in terms of legislation affecting reproductive rights.

Mission

My end goal is to get into consulting full time. I would like to either work at a consulting firm for the 2024 election cycle, or work somewhere such as a campaign where I can gain further experience for future elections.

Work History

Employer

New Chicago Consulting LLC

Occupation

Intern

Start Date

March 1, 2023

Employer

Men4Choice

Occupation

Fellowship Coordinator

Start Date

February 14, 2023

Employer

Campaign to elect Steven McClellan 43rd Ward Alderman

Occupation

Campaign Advisor

Start Date

August 24, 2023

End Date

February 28, 2023

Employer

Campaign to Elect State Rep. Terra Costa Howard

Occupation

Campaign Worker

Start Date

April 1, 2018

End Date

November 17, 2020

Volunteer History

Organization

School Board

Role

Canvasser

Start Date

March 26, 2023

End Date

April 4, 2023

Organization

Supreme Court Election

Role

Canvasser

Start Date

March 1, 2023

End Date

March 1, 2023

Organization

Men4Choice

Role

Fellow

Start Date

June 15, 2021

End Date

August 18, 2021

Education

School

DePaul University

Degree

Political Science

Honors and Achievements
  1. President of DePaul College Democrats
  2. Honors student
  3. Member of Pi Sigma Alpha political science honors society
Graduation Date

June 11, 2023