Meet the 2024 Leaders

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Meet the 2024 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 2024, we recognized 10 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Alia is pictured smiling against a light gray background. She is wearing a bright green patterned top, glasses and a white patterned head covering
Alia J. Bilal

Justice Awardee
Jordan is pictured smiling against a gray background. He is wearing a light shirt and a vibrant patterned hat with orange and brown colors.
Jordan Campbell

Art Awardee
Timmy is pictued smiling against a gray background wearing a dark shirt.
Timmy Châu

Art Awardee
Cassidy is pictured smiling against a gray background. She is wearing a tan and black striped shirt
Cassidy Dimon

Journalism & Storytelling Awardee
Malcom is pictured smiling against a light gray background. He is wearing a bright red tuxedo jacket over a white shirt.
Malcolm Evans

Justice Awardee
Nedra is pictured smiling against a light gray background. Her braided hair is pulled up in a bun. She is wearing a green jacket and long dangly earrings.
Nedra Sims Fears

Justice Awardee
Miranda is pictured smiling in front of a dark bluebackground. She is wearing a silver top and large silver hoop earrings
Miranda González

Art Awardee
carlos is pictured smiling in front of a gray background. He is wearing a dark jacket over a rust collared shirt.
Carlos Hernández

Art Awardee
Ed is pictured with a slight smile in front of a gray background. He is wearing a dark jacket over a lighter collared shirt
Ed Marszewski

Journalism & Storytelling Awardee
angela is pictured smiling in front of a gray background. She is wearing a white collared shirt and large silver hoop earrings
Ángela Munguía

Justice Awardee