Deborah Graham for State Representative -- About Deborah Graham

About Deborah L. Graham

Deborah L. Graham was born and raised in Chicago's Austin Neighborhood. As a child, Deborah became active in community affairs when she volunteered with her grandmother through her church to help feed the homeless and coordinate
services and activities for seniors.

Deborah is an active member of the Community Action Council, an organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in Chicago's Austin community by providing programs for youth and seniors. She worked at Inner Voice as a case manager to encourage self-sufficiency among homeless Chicago residents, and provided housing, job placement, childcare and tutoring services for 40 homeless families. She has been able to secure grants to support community organizations.

An AFSCME member with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Deborah now works with the City of Chicago as a Relocation Specialist. She has two daughters and is an active member of Truth and Deliverance Christian Church in Chicago under the leadership of Pastor John T. Abercrombie.

Deborah Graham understands how to meet the needs and chlallenges that face our community.