As an educator for more than 20 years, Vikki O. Stokes has served in a wide range of educational capacities for institutions of learning throughout the city of Chicago, guided by the principle that anything is possible. Ms. Stokes presently serves in a school improvement capacity nationwide, helping to inspire teachers, leaders and students by fostering continued hope and motivating masses to achieve excellence through dramatic results and transformation. An accomplished vocalist, Ms. Stokes has graced the stage of Madison Garden, opening for Sting and was invited to sing for the inauguration of President Clinton with the Grammy-nominated band Liquid Soul. She currently serves as interim CEO of Chicago Virtual Charter School, where she continues to inspire her learning community with music, art and her motivational spirit.