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Crain’s Chicago: Alex Sims-Jones Named to 40 under 40 Class

Crain’s Chicago: Alex Sims-Jones Named to 40 under 40 Class

October 16, 2023

Today, Crain’s Chicago Business announced the unveiling of the Crain’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, a prestigious recognition celebrating young leaders making remarkable contributions to their industries and the city of Chicago. APS & Associates is delighted to share that Alex P. Sims-Jones...

WTTW: Chicago Organization Prepares Black Millennials for Futures in Civic Leadership

WTTW: Chicago Organization Prepares Black Millennials for Futures in Civic Leadership

July 22, 2023

"It’s invaluable to have a space specifically for Black millennials, Sims-Jones said. There’s comfort in having a space where someone’s expertise won’t be judged because of implicit or explicit racism, she noted...

Chicago Tribune: Interested in leadership on another level? Applications open for next Black Bench Chicago program

Chicago Tribune: Interested in leadership on another level? Applications open for next Black Bench Chicago program

June 20, 2023

Sims, who is familiar with the Leadership Academy for the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation, a program that grows Latino leadership in Chicago, said she’d often hear Black people talk about “needing one of our own” such programs...

Chicago Sun Times: Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

Chicago Sun Times: Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

May 2, 2023

Alex Sims-Jones, director of the inaugural event series for Johnson, was quoted as saying inaugural committee members “look forward to celebrating this historic victory with the people of Chicago.” The full slate of events “reflects the diversity of Chicago and the...

Chicago Sun Times Op-Ed: We millennials showed up at the polls because we’re tired of the status quo

Chicago Sun Times Op-Ed: We millennials showed up at the polls because we’re tired of the status quo

November 19, 2022

There has been considerable speculation about the surprisingly high engagement of millennial voters in the midterm election. Pundits are considering why their staunch predictions about a red wave failed to materialize...

WVON: Alex Sims Recaps Election Night

WVON: Alex Sims Recaps Election Night

November 1, 2021

ABC 7 Chicago: Pres. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama attend presidential library groundbreaking in Chicago

ABC 7 Chicago: Pres. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama attend presidential library groundbreaking in Chicago

October 2, 2021

"Seeing President Obama come back to Chicago to make sure his roots are rebuilt, it's really exciting to know he picked Chicago and picked the South Side," said Alex Sims, 2012 Obama campaign regional director. Pres. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama visit...

AARP: Building Presence, Power and Influence in Chicago and Beyond

AARP: Building Presence, Power and Influence in Chicago and Beyond

March 21, 2021

Politics in Chicago is like nowhere else — they don’t call it the Windy City for nothing. So, when AARP Illinois wanted to engage with the Chicago City Council for the first time after a historic mayoral race, we knew whom to call: Alexandra Sims...

Chicago Tribune: Black mayors leading the nation’s biggest cities is not a new trend

Chicago Tribune: Black mayors leading the nation’s biggest cities is not a new trend

February 21, 2021

When U.S. Rep. Karen Bass is inaugurated mayor of Los Angeles next week, it will mark the first time that African Americans lead the nation’s four biggest cities... "Good, and about time," Alex Sims-Jones said. "A young Black boy or a young Black girl can look and see...

9 of Chicago’s most influential Black leaders are making real strides toward diversity at the city’s top institutions, from CPS to the Cubs

9 of Chicago’s most influential Black leaders are making real strides toward diversity at the city’s top institutions, from CPS to the Cubs

February 11, 2021

Chicago Tribune: “It’s important to me that there’s a lot of us at the table,” said Alexandra Sims, president and founder of APS & Associates. Since 2016, she has owned and run the one-stop shop for campaigns, including...

Chicago Sun Times: Black politicians launch training program for next generation

Chicago Sun Times: Black politicians launch training program for next generation

January 17, 2021

“We’re finding that there are a lot of gaps that need to be filled with leadership, but we don’t always have the skill set needed,” Sims said. “I think it’s really important to make sure that this group of leaders passes on the information that they have to my generation.”...

Roeper Review: Promoting Equal Opportunity and Preserving Democracy: An Interview With Public Affairs Consultant Alexandra Sims

Roeper Review: Promoting Equal Opportunity and Preserving Democracy: An Interview With Public Affairs Consultant Alexandra Sims

July 30, 2020

Roeper Review: Alexandra P. Sims believes that one’s birthplace and economic status should not disproportionately determine one’s life journey. Her career path has taught her that real change can be brought about when there is ...

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