APS & Associates

Want hands-on experience in political consulting, advocacy, and community engagement? Passionate about advancing equity and advocating for underserved communities? APS is recruiting Spring Fellows to support clients focused on social justice, policy change, and uplifting marginalized voices. ?? Apply by March 24 ?? To apply, send your resume and a brief email on why you're interested to [email protected]

Did you know that 82% of frontline human service workers surveyed in Illinois reported not making a living wage? Women and people of color—who make up the majority of this workforce—are hit the hardest. And yet, they continue to serve, changing lives and strengthening our communities every day. That’s why we’re working with Illinois Partners for Human Services to demand Fair Pay for Human Service Workers! Follow along as we make the trek from Chicago to Springfield to make our demands heard.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Team APS! Today, we celebrated Dr. King’s legacy with the esteemed Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s annual breakfast. We’re proud to honor Dr. King’s dream by focusing our efforts on equity and creating meaningful social impact in marginalized communities. Together, we can continue to drive progress toward justice and equality for all.

2024 has been a year of growth, progress, and impactful moments! From expanding our team and moving to a new office to partnering with clients driving systemic change, we’re proud of the strides we’ve made toward equity and justice. Here’s to celebrating the wins and looking ahead to an even brighter 2025!

We were so honored to celebrate with our APS clients, partners, and team last week at our annual APS & Associates Holiday Celebration. We're so proud of all of the social impact that we've been able to create together with our clients this year, and can't wait to see what great things 2025 has in store!

Team APS was out in the community, actively listening and learning from residents to better understand how our work can directly support and center their needs. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue are key to creating lasting impact, and we’re committed to being part of the solution! ??

APS CEO Alexandra Sims-Jones recently shared her concerns with the Chicago Sun-Times , urging Democrats to prioritize bold, progressive policies that reflect the diverse needs of their base. In Illinois, we’ve seen the power of coalition-building firsthand, from healthcare to climate action to social justice. Together, we can create real change.

Happy Election Day from Team APS! ???? Whether you early voted, voted by mail, or voted today on Election Day, thank you for making your voice heard! If you haven’t voted yet, Polls are open until 7pm tonight - Check iwillvote.com for your voter info!???

Check out this clip of APS CEO Alex Sims on WGN-TV with Tahman Bradley discussing today's election, the women on the ballot, and what's at stake for women's rights. From powerful candidates to crucial issues, women are making history at the polls. Don’t have a plan to vote yet? Visit vote.org to register, find your polling place, and see your local ballot so you're ready to make your voice heard! ???

Grateful for an incredible night at the Publicity Club of Chicago’s Golden Trumpet Awards! ??? Team APS proudly brought home 4 awards for our work with Obama Foundation , Mayor Brandon Johnson, Bally's Chicago and Black Bench Chicago. Special shoutout to our amazing team members Beatrice Beirne and Avarie Evans-Allen honored as 30 Under 30 leaders in Chicago's public relations space! ??