In the ultimate display of not needing the qualifications for the job if you meet the diversity requirements, former mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot (D) will begin teaching at the prestigious Harvard University not even a full month after leaving her political position.
The Harvard Gazette shared the announcement, writing that the former Chicago official would be teaching a class tentatively named “Health Policy and Leadership” after being hired by the university. Lightfoot will operate in the Menschel Senior Leadership Fellows Program, which according to the writing, “offers a rare opportunity for those who have recently served in top-level positions in government, multilateral institutions, nonprofit organizations, and journalism to spend time at the School mentoring and teaching students who aspire to similar roles.”
The article attempts to highlight the many ‘successes’ she accomplished as mayor, making the bold claim that she “led a coordinated, citywide response across government, business, and community organizations to safeguard public health and minimize economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The writing also highlighted the diversity pick in Lightfoot, noting she was “Chicago’s first Black woman and first openly gay mayor,” making her a clear choice for the diversity quota of Harvard.
Michelle A. Williams, Dean of Faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health said, “I'm delighted to welcome Mayor Lightfoot to Harvard Chan School as a Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow. As mayor, she showed strong leadership in advocating for health, equity, and dignity for every resident of Chicago, from her declaration of structural racism as a public health crisis to her innovative initiative to bring mental health services to libraries and shelters. And of course, she led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic,” per CBS News.
Lightfoot herself took to her Twitter to share her excitement for her new post, writing, “I've always loved teaching, and the opportunity to get back to it is something I am excited about. Looking forward to sharing the experiences and perceptions I learned governing through one of the most challenging times in American history with the @HarvardChanSPH community!”
The decision should clear any question on whether or not prestigious American institutions are on the decline, as one of the oldest and most storied institutions has decided to hire one of the least accomplished mayors in the history of the country. Exciting things to come for Harvard and Lightfoot as they continue to tumble downwards.I've always loved teaching, and the opportunity to get back to it is something I am excited about. Looking forward to sharing the experiences and perceptions I learned governing through one of the most challenging times in American history with the @HarvardChanSPH community! https://t.co/yepEhBn2IO
— Lori Lightfoot (@LoriLightfoot) June 1, 2023
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