All About Jobs: DCC Alumni Panel

Join us for a panel about navigating the ins and outs of the job search as a disabled person! We are excited to welcome back five UIC alumni (and DCC community members) to share their experiences. How did they decide to handle disclosure, and how are things going for them at work?

We will reserve ample time for Q&A, so bring your questions–no question is too big or small.

Audience note: This event is open to everyone.

Covid safety: UIC does not require masking, but we still mask in our spaces as an accessibility measure for chronically ill / immunocompromised folks. If it’s accessible to you, please wear a mask! We’ll have extras on hand. Zoom is another Covid-cautious option.

Access Information: We’ll have CART (live captions) and ASL in Zoom and projected into the in-person space. The DCC is on the 2nd floor and accessible via elevator. UIC is not a fragrance-free campus, but please refrain from wearing scents to maintain a low-fragrance environment. Let us know about any other access requests at dcc@uic.edu or 312-355-7050!

About the panelists: 

Jordan Alcantar is a 2x alum of UIC and former student worker at the UIC Disability Cultural Center from 2019-2022. She is working on an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Disability Services in Higher Education from CUNY and works for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is passionate about student affairs and supporting underrepresented students, especially first-generation college students, in higher education.

Javin D'Souza (they/he) earned their M.Ed. in Urban Higher Education & a Disability Ethics Certificate from UIC in May 2024 and now works in Faculty Affairs administration at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. They worked at the UIC DCC for two years as a Graduate Assistant, including co-coordinating the Symposium on Disability Cultural Centers in Higher Education in Summer 2022.

Sylvie Rosenkalt is a disabled educator, community organizer, and museum professional with a passion for accessibility, youth work, and disability culture. She specializes in developing and facilitating programs that center inclusion, from innovative assistive technology to disability pride celebrations. With a background in the prison abolition movement and a deep commitment to social justice, she brings creativity, expertise, and a political lens to every project she takes on.

Mi Row (he/they) is working as a therapist after getting his MSW from UIC in 2024.  He enjoys cross stitching and playing board games in his free time!

Marrok Sedgwick (they/he) received the PhD in Learning Sciences from UIC in May 2024. Marrok was recently hired at CommunicationFIRST, the only advocacy organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of people with speech-related disabilities, and has worked in the past as a documentary filmmaker. As a queer/trans, non-speaking, multiply-disabled autistic person, Marrok's professional and activist work has largely focused on advancing inclusion and equity for people with developmental disabilities.

Flyer description: All About Jobs Alumni Panel flyer with presenter photos and a desk with files, keyboard, and coffee.