Meet the 2024 Leaders

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.

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Alia J. Bilal

Chief Executive Director

Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
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Jordan Campbell

Co-Founder & Director

Alt Space Chicago
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Timmy Châu

Board Member

Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project
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Cassidy Dimon

Director of Programs & Accessibility

Full Spectrum Features
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Malcolm Evans

Director of Farms

Urban Growers Collective
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Nedra Sims Fears

Executive Director

Greater Chatham Initiative
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Miranda González

Producing Artistic Director

UrbanTheater Company
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Carlos Hernández

Executive Director & Founder

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
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Ed Marszewski

Founding Director

Public Media Institute
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ángela munguía

Executive Director

AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits