Charles Gill is the youngest of 15 siblings who grew up in Chicago's Ida B. Wells housing projects and Englewood neighborhood. He is the owner of Creating Life Goals, providing consultant services in information technology management, business growth, keynote speaker, coach, leadership development training, and helping people with personal and professional development. Charles is a 25 year IT professional and a 20 year Illinois Army National Guard's man and Iraq War Veteran. After failing sixth grade and getting kicked out of school, Charles graduated from Kenwood Academy High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry, Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management, Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management, AHIP Foundation Leadership certificate, and an ITIL V4 certification. Charles is one of the Founders and Executive Board Members of Woodlawn Diversity in Action, 501 (c) 3, and a certified John C Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and Teacher. Charles has received many awards and accolades throughout his career. He is the recipient of the STEM Talk Award for Lumity, Impeccable Leadership Award with WDA, President Award from BCBSIL, Perkings, Leadership Award with AHIP's Minority Management Development Program Fellowship, Men of Excellence Award from the Chicago Defender, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon With Numeral 3, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training.