Mission: To empower Black fathers through leadership development, social responsibility, that strengthens families and communities for future generations.
About Us: Generation Change, Inc. was originally established in 2007 to serve as a civic engagement vehicle.
Generation Change is a 501(c)(3) organization that empowers fathers by providing mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities.
Fathers play a critical role in shaping strong families and thriving communities. When fathers are supported, they become better leaders at home and in society
By uniting fathers—especially Black fathers—we create a network of mentorship, shared experiences, and collective strength that fosters generational change. Together, we break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and build a legacy of engaged, responsible, and empowered fathers who uplift their children, families, and communities.
About the founder
Kouri Marshall
Kouri Marshall is the Director, State and Local Public Policy Central/Southern Region at the Chamber of Progress. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Agency Personnel and Executive Appointments in the Office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Kouri lived in Washington, D.C. for nine years before returning to Chicago to serve as the Chief of Staff for the Cook County Board of Commissioners 1st District. He previously served as the District of Columbia’s State Director for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. Kouri has also served as a senior advisor to a number of national leaders and organizations.
Kouri graduated from Eureka College – President Ronald Reagan’s alma mater – where he was elected as the first African American Homecoming King in the 150 year history of the college. The Eureka College Board of Trustees and Alumni Board named Kouri as the 2013 Eureka College Outstanding Young Alumni of the Year. He is the recipient of Campaigns & Elections Magazine’s 2016 Rising Star award, one of the political industry’s most prestigious honors.
Kouri is the co-founder of ChiGivesBack, Inc. a nonprofit that has generated nearly $3 million in resources for low-income communities in Chicago — he served as the organizations Board Chairman from 2018 - 2023. He is also a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s Young Professionals Board of Directors and is a member of the Eureka College Board of Trustees. Kouri received his Masters in Public Administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and resides in Chicago, IL with his wife Dr. Kayla Marshall and son Kouri Marshall II.