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Meet the 2021 Leaders

Nominations open February 18

Submit your nominations by March 20

Meet the 2021 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 2021, we recognized 10 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Tony Alvarado-Rivera

Executive Director

Chicago Freedom School

Brandon “Chief Manny” Calhoun

Co-Founder

The Era Footwork Crew

Malik Gillani

Co-Executive Artistic Director

Silk Road Rising

Monica Lynne Haslip

Founder and Executive Director

Little Black Pearl

Maira Khwaja

Director of Public Strategy

Invisible Institute

Meida Teresa McNeal

Artistic and Managing Director

Honey Pot Performance

Grace Pai

Director of Organizing

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago

Aislinn Pulley

Co-Executive Director

Chicago Torture Justice Center

LaSaia Wade

Founder and Executive Director

Brave Space Alliance

Damon A. Williams

Co-Director

#LetUsBreathe Collective

Field Foundation

Impact House
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Chicago, IL 60606

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