Nancy Maxwell

Nancy Maxwell has been a member of the Southern Illinois Community for over twenty years. Nancy has proven herself to be a fierce advocate for our community. She has over 15 years of leadership and supervisory experience. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of Carbondale United, a Social Service Nonprofit Organization building programs for parents and children that provide much needed systemic change for Carbondale residents. She is the Vice President of The Black Chamber of Commerce, Owner and Operator of Print’s R Us. Nancy Also sits on several boards including The State’s Attorney Citizen’s Board, Connect 360, African American Museum of Southern IL, Disparities Elimination Advisory Committee at Washington University and she is on the front lines and boots on the ground. Working with families in the center of recent gun violence in Carbondale, she brings her experience of being as a Deputy Sheriff in Chicago, Illinois, a Police Officer in Mounds, Illinois, a Correctional Officer at the Tri-County Detention Center in Ullin, Illinois, A former Rape Crisis Counselor and Legal Advocate for the Survivor Empowerment Center to the table to create a better Carbondale. A Mother and Grandmother, and a parent who lost a child to gun violence. Nancy works endlessly to create a healthy community for all families offering sound business acumen, creative solutions, with proven, outstanding decision-making skills.