Meet the 2022 Leaders

Nominations open February 18

Submit your nominations by March 20

Meet the 2022 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 2022, we recognized 10 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Emily Blum

Executive Director

Disability Lead
Antonio Gutierrez

Strategic Coordinator and Co-Founder

Organized Communities Against Deportations
Kevin Iega Jeff

Co-Founder, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater

Creative & Executive Director, Deeply Rooted Productions
trina reynolds-tyler

Director of Data

Invisible Institute
Dixon Romeo

De Facto Leader

Not Me We
Irene Romulo

Development & Community Engagement Coordinator

Co-Founder, Cicero Independiente
Scheherazade Tillet

Co-Founder and Executive Director

A Long Walk Home
Tanya Watkins

Executive Director

Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation
Dr. Dorene P. Wiese

Chief Executive Officer

American Indian Association of Illinois
avery r. young

Award-winning artist, composer & producer

Teaching Artist, Urban Gateways