Chasing Our Dreams Together
Awisi Quartey Bustos for U.S. Senate
Awisi is running to ensure every Illinoisan thrives—not just survives. Her campaign is built on three bold goals:
- Reimagine Education – Fix what’s broken and give every child a real shot.
- Restore Truth – Bring honesty and transparency back to politics.
- Future-Proof Jobs – Prepare our kids and communities for the AI era and beyond.
Awisi believes in radical dreaming—because a better Illinois starts with bold ideas and the courage to make them real.
What Illinois Needs. What Awisi Will Deliver.
Awisi Quartey Bustos is focused on the issues that matter most to everyday Illinoisans. Her platform is shaped by your stories — and powered by real solutions.
Education That Works
Illinois students deserve more than broken systems and outdated textbooks. Right now, too many are being left behind by underfunded schools, inequitable resources, and limited paths to success.
Awisi’s Plan for Education:
- Invest in Opportunity – Expand funding for public colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeships to open more doors after graduation.
- Fund Schools Fairly – Ensure every district—rural, urban, or suburban—receives the resources it needs to thrive.
- Modernize the Classroom – Equip schools with up-to-date technology, digital literacy tools, and real-world career readiness programs.
- Respect and Support Educators – Raise teacher pay, invest in ongoing training, and restore the dignity of the profession.
Because every student in Illinois deserves a future they can believe in.
Transparent, Accountable Government
Illinoisans are tired of politics as usual—corruption, closed doors, and decisions made in the dark. It’s time for a government that works for the people, not behind their backs.
Awisi’s Plan for Transparent Government:
- Empower Civic Engagement – Make it easier for citizens to participate in local decision-making and hold leaders accountable.
- Shine a Light on Spending – Implement real-time transparency tools so every dollar spent is visible to the public.
- Champion National Reform – Fight for tough ethics laws and anti-corruption measures at the federal level.
Because democracy only works when the people can see it working.
The Future of Work: AI, Robotics, and You
The job market is evolving fast—but too many communities are being left behind. We need bold action to make sure every Illinoisan has a place in the economy of tomorrow.
Awisi’s Plan for the Future of Work:
- Close the Digital Divide – Deliver universal broadband so every household can connect, learn, and compete.
- Invest in Workforce Innovation – Launch a National Workforce Innovation Fund to train workers in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and emerging tech.
- Reskill, Don’t Replace – Incentivize industries to retrain workers instead of phasing them out.
- Strengthen STEM Education – Expand STEM and coding programs in K–12 schools to prepare the next generation for high-tech careers.
Because the future shouldn’t be something we fear—it should be something we build, together.
Affordable, Dignified Living
Across Illinois, families are being squeezed by the rising cost of living—from rent to prescriptions. Awisi is committed to building an economy that puts working people first.
Awisi’s Plan for Economic Relief:
- Make Housing Affordable – Expand access through federal grants, smarter zoning, and support for first-time buyers.
- Lower Healthcare Costs – Cut prescription drug prices and protect access to affordable, high-quality care.
- Support Working Families – Fight for paid family leave, universal childcare, and stronger protections for workers.
Because no one should have to choose between a paycheck and their well-being.
Safe, Sustainable Communities
From gun violence to climate threats to crumbling infrastructure, too many Illinois lives are at risk—and too little is being done. Awisi is ready to lead with bold, people-first solutions.
Awisi’s Plan for Justice, Safety and Progress:
- Smart Economic Policy – Support immigration reform that honors labor, strengthens agriculture, and creates shared success for Illinois businesses and immigrant families.
- Common-Sense Gun Reform – Enforce strong, sensible gun laws and invest in community-based safety programs.
- Invest in People – Radically invest in Illinois’ youth, families, and neighborhoods to break cycles of poverty and violence.
- Responsible AI Policy – Lead on AI regulation that balances innovation with safety and protects the rights of all Illinoisans.
- Foreign Policy with Integrity – Ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects our core values: equality, justice, and democracy—at home and abroad.
Because progress isn’t just about policy—it’s about people.
Her Story
Awisi Quartey Bustos is a dynamic public servant, nonprofit executive, and first-generation Ghanaian American with over 16 years of leadership in state and federal government administration, social and human services, strategic leadership, youth development, human rights, law and public policy. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, where she oversees a $11 million budget and leads statewide efforts to support over 60,000 youth across 159 Club sites throughout Illinois. In 2024, she successfully secured the organization’s first-ever $4 million state appropriation, reflecting her strategic and results-driven leadership.
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