Background
Schechter, Gail Helene was born on July 21, 1962 in Brooklyn. Daughter of David and Irene (Lupu) Schechter.
educator social services administrator
Schechter, Gail Helene was born on July 21, 1962 in Brooklyn. Daughter of David and Irene (Lupu) Schechter.
Bachelor in History, Oberlin College, 1984. Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University, 1990.
Director organizing St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation, Brooklyn, 1984-1987. Landlord/tenant counselor Echo Housing, Hayward, California, 1988. Program associate Center Neighborhood Technology, Chicago, 1990-1992.
Assistant survey director Abt Associates, 1992-1993. Executive director Interfaith Housing Development Corporation, Winnetka, 1993-1997, Interfaith Housing Center Northern Suburbs, Winnetka, since 1993. Adjunct instructor Kendall College, Evanston, 1994—2002.
Board directors Housing Action Illinois, Chicago, since 1998, treasurer, 2000—2002. Founder, board directors Chicago Mutual Housing Network, 1993—1995. President Citywide Task Force Housing, New York City, 1986—1987.
Member of League of Women Voters (board directors 1998—2000).
Children: Julia, William.