Meet the 2023Leaders

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Meet the 2023 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 2023, we recognized 10 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Glo is smiling against a light blue background. He is wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a pink collared shirt
Glo Choi

Community Organizer

HANA Center
Mark is pictured smiling with two thumbs up against a light blue background. He is wearing a dark, pin-striped jacket over a bright read collared shirt with a burgandy bowtie and pocket square with a red flower on his lapel. He wears silver rights on his fingers.
Mark Clements

Community Organizer

Chicago Torture Justice Center
Amethyst is posing against a light blue backdrop. Her braided hair is pulled up in a bun. She has black rimmed glasses and is wearing a sleeveless top with a burgandy paisley pattern.
Amethyst J. Davis

Founder

Harvey World Herald
Carlos is posing in an outdoor setting beneath a Chicago Art Dept sigh. He's wearing green rimmed glasses with a vibrand patterned shirt. This is a profile shot.
Carlos Flores

Programs Manager & Community Organizer

Chicago Art Department
Vanessa is pictured smiling against a light blue background. She has her hair pulled up in a bun with gold clips. She is wearing gold earrings and a pink jacket over a white blouse.
Vanessa Harris

President and Founder

Strategy for Access Foundation
Pastor Phil is smiling against a light blue background. He is wearing a royal blue fedora with a royal blue jacket over a light collared shirt. He is wearing wire-rimmed glasses.
Pastor Phil Jackson

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago
Judith is smiling against a light blue backdrop. She is wearing red rimmed glasses silver and stone earrings and a magenta top
Judith McCray

Founder & Creative Director

Juneteenth Productions
Yvette is posing with a slight smile against a light blue background. She is wearing white rimmed glasses, gold earings, a gold and white blouse and a gold necklace
Yvette Moyo

Founder & Executive Director

Real Men Charities
Ling is pictured smilng against a light blue backdrop. She is wearing a sleeveless purple top and is holding her hand in a peace sign,
Ling Young

Youth Organizer

Southside Together Organizing for Power
Nasir is smiling against a light blue background. He is wearing a dark jacket over a light checkered shirt.
Nasir Zakaria

Founder & Executive Director

Rohingya Culture Center