Basic Info
First Name | Joseph |
Last Name | Valliquette |
Username | joevalliquette |
Additional Contact Information
Pronouns | He/Him/His |
Website |
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 |
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Graduation Date | June 11, 2023 |