Aaron Clark

Leadership Team Member

Aaron Clark was born and raised in the City of Kankakee and attended Kankakee High School. Aaron studied at Branell College of Business and obtained a Certified Tech Admin Certificate from Dekalb College in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron worked in after school programs in Atlanta for four years before returning home. “Live Here, Lead Here” is Aaron’s mantra as he is passionate about raising up the next generation of leaders in Kankakee. Aaron currently serves as the Site Director for the Youth For Christ City Life Center where he’s worked for the past decade after volunteering with City Life for two years. He also led many conversations on race relations, racial reconciliation, and overcoming implicit racial biases. Aaron has been acquired by many churches and in Olivet Nazarene University’s sociology department to speak about achieving racial harmony and diversity. Aaron has been married for 28 years and has seven children. He continues to advocate for fatherhood and strong families. Aaron served as a volunteer in leadership in Olivet’s Marriage Incorporated and has worked extensively in Kankakee County in networking community leaders and organizations. Aaron continues to remain an active member of the Kankakee United Leadership Team. Most recently, Aaron was hired as the Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator for Kankakee School District #111.