JJ Hanley is Deputy Chief Officer for Financial Products at the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Her role combines all aspects of two careers: first as a financial securities trader, followed by parent advocate and disability services and policy professional after one of her children was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She serves on the legislative, data and outreach committees for the National Association of State Treasurers ABLE Savings Plan Network and the steering committee for Equip for Equality’s Illinois ADA Project. She founded jjslist.com a review website on the disability friendliness of businesses, produced the award-winning PBS documentary “Refrigerator Mothers”, and served with pride for eight years on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities.
