Organizational information

OUR MEMBERS

We welcome organizational members, and ask that they discuss their support of single-payer health care on their websites. Your organization can become a member here.

Current Member Organizations:

• Alliance for Community Services

• Chicago ADAPT (Click on Illinois)

• Chicago for Abortion Rights

• Jane Addams Senior Caucus

• Physicians for a National Health Program - Illinois

Organization Norms

Drafted by the Board starting 1/16/2021. Sent to members and supporters for input on 5/9/2021.
Updated and approved by the Board on 5/15/2021.

1. We respect one another and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, differences in ability, race, age, nationality, or religious affiliation. We speak respectively and listen attentively.

2. We strive to create a fair, equitable, and productive structure for meetings. 

3. We are responsive and follow-through with one another.

4. Everyone can share their opinion but there is a transparent process for reaching decisions.

5. We make new people, and those who have less power or privilege, feel welcome and empowered.

6. The Board continually evaluates these norms and the organization’s ability to uphold them.

STAFF

• In October 2025, ISPC welcomed Susan Hurley as Executive Director. Susan took a leave of absence as Vice President of the ISPC Board to take on the role. Prior to joining ISPC in the capacity of Executive Director, Susan served as Deputy Director of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership and Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice. Susan has spent her career in organizing for justice including working on electoral campaigns, as a union organizer, leading issue campaigns, and doing community organizing. Susan is excited to build ISPC, develop our organizing and advocacy work and contribute meaningfully to building the national movement for Medicare for All. Susan grew up in Rockford, IL and now lives in Chicago in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

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