Jerry Davis serves as the executive director of GRO Community in Illinois and Ohio, where he oversees the day-to-day operations and implements programmatic and administrative policies. Mr. Davis has been a champion for social justice for more than 10 years, with a passion for incorporating holistic approaches to address the needs of historically marginalized communities in the Chicagoland area. Prior to becoming executive director, Mr. Davis was the Gro Community director of clinical counseling services and was part of the Becoming a Man Training Academy. Mr. He been recognized with numerous awards, including the Governors State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award and the Illinois Student Laureate Award for Civic Engagement and Excellence. Mr. Davis earned a bachelor’s and master of social work degree from Governors State University.