
Gail Davis
Gail worked for the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (“CTPF”) for 40 years and retired in June 2025. She started her career at CTPF as a clerk supporting the Executive Director and Board of Trustees. She was promoted several times during her tenure from a Clerk position to her final position of Director of Administrative Services. As Director of Administrative Services, Gail managed a team that supported the Executive Director and Board of Trustees. She also managed the office facilities, which consisted of a 35K square foot space and over 130 employees. Gail also served as CTPF’s Election Coordinator in which she managed annual Board elections.
Gail attended Taylor Business Institute before an employment opportunity was presented to her. She is the recipient of the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award and earned a Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University.
Why I Joined…
“I joined the Board of Directors in 2021. I first learned about New Moms when I was asked to participate on a panel earlier in 2021. The stories about how New Moms supported single moms and their families and the stories of their successes were so powerful I knew this was an organization I wanted to support and be a part of.“
Fun Fact…
Gail’s favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White because she can recall the intimate times she read this light hearted book with her mother. She loves animals and is passionate about their care and well-being.