Emily Blum

Executive Director,

Disability Lead

Emily Blum (she/her/hers) is executive director of Disability Lead, a Chicago-based nonprofit network that works toward fostering an equitable and inclusive society by developing power and leadership roles for people with disabilities.

As a seasoned nonprofit leader and a woman who experiences a disability, her work with Disability Lead is both personal and professional. Prior to joining Disability Lead, Blum held senior positions at leading nonprofits in Chicago, including Metropolitan Planning Council, Chicago Humanities Festival, and Heartland Alliance.

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