Chandler Vice Mayor Christine Ellis has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) University Communities Council and is returning to the NLC Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee for a one-year term, according to an official news release from the City of Chandler.
"Support from social services, job training programs and access to higher education are essential to leading people out of poverty," Vice Mayor Christine Ellis is quoted in the news release. "Chandler has demonstrated how collaboration with educational partners can create pathways and a pipeline of talented people for in-demand careers in local industries." Embarking on this new journey, Ellis brings her expertise and vision for community improvement to a wider audience, advocating for critical social and educational issues on a federal scale.
The University Communities Council works to represent university communities in the NLC's advocacy efforts, providing a platform for discussing solutions to challenges commonly faced by university towns. The Human Development Committee focuses on social services, advocating for issues including immigration reform and workforce strategies to support local economies.
Ellis's roles within the NLC are part of her broader involvement in public service. According to the City of Chandler, the Vice Mayor is also engaged with several other organizations, including the NLC Women in Municipal Government and the National Black Caucus. She serves as Vice Chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Domestic Violence Council and participates in MAG's Human Services and Community Initiatives Committee. Ellis also serves as treasurer on the Executive Board of the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network through 2026.
This appointment reflects Ellis's career path, which involves both local community development and engagement with national policy. Through these new national committee roles, Ellis will have the opportunity to participate in discussions on how to address the needs of communities across the U.S.
