Simoncast host John Shaw of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute speaks with Michelle Morales.(Courtesy Woods Fund Chicago / woodsfund.org)

President of Woods Fund Chicago, Michelle Morales, discusses her background in advocacy and philanthropy and Woods Fund Chicago’s eight-decade quest to advance social justice. Morales also shared her efforts in fighting for racial, economic, and educational justice. Woods Fund Chicago is a philanthropic organization that focuses on fighting structural racism and economic injustice.

Ms. Morales is a national leader in educational philanthropy and educational justice. Prior to joining the Woods Fund, she led the Illinois chapter of the Mikva Challenge, a leading youth development civics organization.

Hosted by John Shaw. Produced and edited by Jaclyn Durcholz. This podcast is produced through a partnership with WSIU Public Radio. For more, visit paulsimoninstitute.org/podcasts.