Steff Perez joined the III FFC in 2018. Prior to joining the III FFC, Steff served as a senior advisor to the mayor of Calumet City. At Calumet City, Steff led strategic initiatives for the mayor, developed policy and coordinated community outreach efforts. Prior to working in local government, Steff was employed by the Office of the Senate President John J. Cullerton. There he served as clerk for the Senate Environment and Senate Commerce & Economic Opportunity Committee and led community outreach initiatives for Senator Linda Holmes. Steff graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.