Kevin Olickal

Kevin Olickal is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 16th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 11, 2023.

Early life and education
The son of immigrants from India, Olickal was born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in Skokie. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Ohio State University in 2010 and is a part-time law student at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Career
Prior to his run for office, Olickal worked as the executive director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization. He also served as the chief of staff for Representative Karina Villa. Olickal was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in November 2022.