Benny Montgomery, Constituent Services Representative, has worked for the U.S. House of Representatives for the past 28 years. For the past 14 years, he has been focusing in HIV/AIDS funding for the State of Illinois. In addition to helping the state and the city of Chicago receive various grants, Ben helped to create a lottery ticket where 100% of the net proceeds benefited organizations providing HIV prevention education and services for those living with HIV/AIDS. 

The Community Leadership Podcast Series: Innovators in Civic Engagement,  supported by the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE), will be featured on CivicSource bi-weekly through July.  

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Interviews were conducted by UIC consultant Nicole Cabell of www.NicoleCabell.com and www.ChicagoRadioLive.com. Cabell is an Award Winning Speaker, Internet Broadcaster/Radio Host, Trainer/Coach, Voice Over Artist and MC. Cabell can be reached at 773-828-9338 or nicole@nicolecabell.com. Co-Editing and Photography by Pharaoh of 360BEYOND.COM and @ChicagoRadio.