Meet the 2020 Leaders

Nominations open February 18

Submit your nominations by March 20

Meet the 2020 Leaders for a New Chicago

Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future.

In 2020, we recognized 11 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Juliet De Jesus Alejandre

Executive Director

Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Dorothy Burge

Original Organizers and Members

Chicago Torture Justice Memorials
Asiaha Butler

Co-Founder and President

Resident Association of Greater Englewood
Sharlyn Grace

Executive Director

Chicago Community Bond Fund
Hoda Katebi

Co-Founder

Blue Tin Production Co-operative
Ryan Keesling

Founder & Executive Director

Free Write Arts & Literacy
Faheem Majeed

Co-Director

Floating Museum
Stephanie Manriquez

Executive Producer and Educator

Yollocalli Arts Reach
Jackie Taylor

Founder and Executive Director

Black Ensemble Theater
Tiffany Walden

Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief

The TRiiBE