These are the 2019
Leaders for a New Chicago

We are extremely proud to present the 2019 Leaders for a New Chicago.

Collectively these 14 individuals represent Chicago, from every corner of the city, many South and West Side communities and each of the Foundation’s four program areas. They are community-based, community-centered, and influenced by issues facing Chicago. Many are multi-disciplinary and represent the intersections of multiple program areas, including Art, Justice, and Media & Storytelling. There are a range of seasoned professionals and newcomers, folks that have been doing work in the communities for up to 30 years and individuals who are new to Chicago.

Through these awards, the Foundation and the Leaders for a New Chicago selection committee are helping to retell the story of what a leader looks like—and it looks like Chicago. Women, men and gender nonconforming—LGBTQ and African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American (ALAANA). Leaders are of a wide range in age and experience, and they represent and speak to our city’s unique history.

We look forward to watching from the outside and seeing how this group of individuals will become a collective of leadership through Chicago.

Meet our 2019 Leaders for a New Chicago: