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Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) creates lifelong partnerships and develops community awareness among leaders in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Leadership Greater Chicago is more than a network, it's a community of change agents. Through the 10-month LGC Fellows Program, Chicago's business, public and civic leaders have the opportunity to examine complex issues up close, using a series of retreats, seminars and community visits to bring our Fellows face-to-face with the people directly affected by the toughest issues that impact the regio

n. LGC removes any filters, providing an honest look at what is happening in our communities. Those who participate in the program never view the world in quite the same way again. Each month the Fellows focus on one challenge. Past topics have included:

• Community Awareness
• Global Chicago
• Education
• Race and Ethnic Relations
• Healthcare
• Housing
• Crime and Violence
• Philanthropy and Volunteerism

This experiential program gives Chicago's leaders the tools they need to emerge ready to help shape policies and build the future of the Chicago region.

08/06/2026

Thank you to the 300 Fellows, champions, family members and friends who joined us for Leadership Greater Chicago’s (LGC) Annual Fellows Recognition Ceremony at the Allium last week. It was a truly special evening filled with inspiration, community, and joy.

Together, we celebrated the LGC Signature Fellows Program Class of 2026 officially becoming Fellows and welcomed the incoming LGC Signature Fellows Program Class of 2027 — a dynamic group of 43 accomplished leaders from the corporate, government, education and nonprofit sectors — to the start of their fellowship journey. We look forward to all the ways these leaders will activate, drive change and leave a lasting impact on communities throughout the Greater Chicago Region.

View photos here: https://bit.ly/4z2HEmE

Behind every LGC Fellow is a community of sponsors, nominators, and supporters who have been instrumental in cultivating a pipeline of cross-sector civic leaders committed to leading transformative change. To each of you, we extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for your partnership and belief in the power of LGC.

Thank you for marking this important milestone with us. We look forward to an amazing year ahead. Together, we .

07/23/2026

📣 We are thrilled to announce the 42nd Class of the LGC Signature Fellows Program, the region’s premier civic leadership development program. This select group of 43 accomplished corporate, government, education and nonprofit leaders advanced through a highly-competitive application process and shares our commitment to leading transformative change that will have an enduring impact on communities. We are pleased to have them join the network of cross-sector civic leaders who will shape the future of the Greater Chicago Region.

“Now, more than ever, our Fellows represent the collective power that is needed to meet the moment and steer our communities through challenging and uncertain times,” said LGC Chief Executive Officer Myetie Hamilton (LGC Fellow since 2016).

📰Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3Rtdat2

🔹 Presenting the LGC Class of 2027 🔹
Nicole A. Allen - Jenner & Block LLP, Dr. Fareeda Shabazz Anderson - Walter Payton College Prep, Chicago Public Schools, Liz Aquino, PhD., RN, FAAN - University of Illinois Chicago - College of Nursing, Jessica Balfour - ComEd, Erica Bauer, PhD. - Third Horizon, Nika Levando Birman, MA - Civic Committee Commercial Club of Chicago, Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr. - Metropolitan Family Services, Eva Brown - BMO, Natalie C. Chan - Sidley Austin LLP, Jessica Chu - Northern Trust, C. Richard Costes - Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion, Jemia J. Cunningham-Elder - North Lawndale College Prep, Elizabeth Davis, MD - Rush University System for Health, Chelsea G. Dawkins - Vivo Foundation, Vikas K. Didwania - Illinois Attorney General's Office, Dr. Roni-Nicole Facen - St. Francis de Sales High School, Cheryl Flores - Advance Illinois, Christyn S. Freemon - Fawohodie Foundation, Gerardo G. Garcia - The Urbanism Bureau, Melissa A. Hamilton - Elevance Health, Joshua Harris - The Barack Obama Foundation, Shannon Jacobson - Illinois Housing Development Authority, Lea Jesse - Cubs Charities, Keenan Johnston - Henry Crown & Company, Tyeise Huntley Jones - University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Mackenzie Kurth - PSP Partners, Anthony Lopez - Nicor Gas, Tequilla Lopez, MSPH - Advocate Health Care, Jorge L. Matos - Chicago CRED – SC2, Chika O. Okafor - Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Elizabeth Okey - Wintrust, Kalindi Parikh – Current, Mariam Pera - John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Danielle K. Perry - Greater Chicago Food Depository, Melissa Pillars - JPMorganChase, Callie M. Rummel - CIBC Bank US, Christine Saffold - Greater Chatham Initiative, Kyle T. Schulz - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Andrew Shadid - Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Nicholas R. Vallorano - Mayer Brown LLP, Jasmine Watkins, LCPC - NAMI Chicago, Matt Westerlund - Boston Consulting Group, Rosa Zamora – NewRootLearning Institute

07/22/2026

✨ This week marks the conclusion of Myetie Hamilton's third year as CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC), and what a year it has been! In this reflection, Myetie takes a moment to share some of the remarkable milestones we have achieved together with the resounding support of our LGC Executive Board, the LFA Board, our generous sponsors, our dedicated staff and the entire LGC community. She also announces a major gift and looks ahead to the next year, outlining plans for some notable new LGC firsts as we leverage America's 250th anniversary as a call-to-action to renew and strengthen our commitment to civic engagement.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4b7Q565

07/17/2026

Negocios Now recently announced its Who’s Who in Hispanic Business 2026 edition and its inaugural list of 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers. We are thrilled to see sixteen Fellows — five Fellows honored as Who's Who and eleven Fellows uplifted as outstanding legal professionals — recognized.

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals:

WHO'S WHO: CORPORATE

🔸 Maria Bocanegra (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - President, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas

🔹 Melissa Garcia (LGC Fellow since 2021) - Managing Director, BMO

🔹 Juan Ortiz (LGC Fellow since 2025) - Senior Managing Director, Northern Trust

WHO'S WHO: NONPROFIT

🔹 Mayra Alarcón (LGC Fellow since 2025) - Vice President of Nation Expansion, Skill’s for America’s Future

🔹 Patricia Mota (LGC Fellow since 2019) - President & CEO, HACE

POWERFUL LATINO LAWYERS

🔹 Sergio Acosta (LGC Fellow since 1999) - Co-Chair, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Akerman LLP

🔹 Karina Ayala Bermejo (LGC Fellow since 2002) - President & CEO, Instituto del Progreso Latino

🔹 Ruben Castillo (LGC Fellow since 1989) - Chair, Illinois Accountability Commission

🔹 Eva Dina Delgado (LGC Fellow since 2010) - Assistant Majority Leader & Co-Budgeteer, Illinois General Assembly

🔹 Nicolas Guzman (LGC Fellow since 2023) - Partner, International Trade, Faegre Drinker

🔹 Elizabeth Lopez (LGC Fellow since 2022) - Assistant General Counsel, United Airlines

🔹 Martin Montes (LGC Fellow since 2020) - Partner, Barnes & Thornburg

🔹 Jesse Reyes (LGC Fellow since 1988) - First District Justice, Illinois Appellate Court

🔹 Jesse Ruiz (LGC Fellow since 2014) - Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Vistria Group

🔹 Joseph Torres (LGC Fellow since 2004) - Partner, Jenner & Block

🔹 Mario Treto (LGC Fellow since 2019) - Secretary, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

View the full list of Who'w Who in Hispanic Business here: https://bit.ly/4dX8RgO
View the full list of 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers here: https://bit.ly/4yacucJ

07/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating the four Fellows recognized as The Top Women Leaders of Chicago for 2026 by Women We Admire.

This year, Chicagoland was named the top U.S. metro for corporate relocation and site selection for the 13th consecutive year—a record that reflects the region's massive, ongoing pull for new business and talent. The executives on this year's list are the actual operational minds handling the weight of that growth and keeping the city's largest institutions steady.

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for being named Women We Admire 2026 Top Women Leaders of Chicago:

🔹 Suzanne Burns (LGC Fellow since 2011) - Senior Partner, Spencer Stuart

🔹 Kelley Conway (LGC Fellow since 2017) - Executive Vice President, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Northern Trust

🔹 Fellicia Foster (LGC Fellow since 2022) - Chief Human Resources Officer, U.S. Banking, BMO

🔸 Tracie Morris (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - Chief People Officer & Executive VIce President, Human Resources, Corewell Health

To see the full list of honorees, click here: https://bit.ly/4bBCu6Z

07/03/2026

As we mark our nation's 250th anniversary, it's time to come together and consider the meaning of this moment as civic leaders. This is more than a historical milestone; it is an active responsibility and call-to-action to renew and deepen our commitment to civic engagement.

“As we observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are called to reflect on both our nation's progress made and the work still required to build a more equitable, inclusive and thriving society," said Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) CEO Myetie Hamilton (LGC Fellow since 2016). “By reflecting on our history, we can better shape our shared future. This is an opportunity for our courageous and diverse community of cross-sector civic leaders to amplify their commitment to collective activation and bridge divides to meet the moment for our city, region, country and world.” Learn more about how Chicago and LGC are marking America's 250th here: https://bit.ly/4oXVn9V

06/20/2026

In advance of the Chosen Few Picnic and Music Festival, Fellows and their invited guest are invited to join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of inclusion—with a house music twist.

Nichole Barnes Marshall (LGC Fellow since 2016), Founder and Chief Strategist of Marshall Matters, LLC, and Andrés T. Tapia, EMBA (LGC Fellow since 2008 and Daniel Burnham Fellow), President and Founder of Andrés Tapia Strategy Group and LGC Board Member, will explore what it means to lead inclusively in today's divided world.

Be among the first to hear insights from Nichole's upcoming book, The Beat Must Go On: Reimagining Inclusion for a Divided Era, then stay for meaningful connections, a reception, and a special house music surprise.

Hosted through the LGC Fellows Network, Fellow Convenings bring Fellows together to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore ways to propel Chicago forward. Books will be available for purchase, and Fellows are welcome to bring a guest.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4dVEQ2j

P.S. Interested in hosting a future Fellow Convening? Activate your Fellows Network profile and submit your idea today.

06/10/2026

🎶📚 Connect with fellows at the next Fellow Convening, for an engaging conversation on the future of inclusion with Nichole Barnes Marshall (LGC Fellow since 2016), Founder and Chief Strategist of Marshall Matters, LLC, and Andrés T. Tapia, EMBA (LGC Fellow since 2008 and Daniel Burnham Fellow), President and Founder of Andrés Tapia Strategy Group and LGC Board Member.

The discussion will feature a special preview of Nichole's new book, The Beat Must Go On: Reimagining Inclusion for a Divided Era.

Hosted through the LGC Fellows Network, Fellow Convenings create opportunities to deepen connections, exchange ideas, and explore ways to move Chicago forward together. The evening will conclude with a reception and a house music surprise! Books will be available for purchase andFellows are welcome to bring a guest.

Register Now: https://bit.ly/4dVEQ2j

p.s. Interested in hosting a future Fellow Convening? Activate your Fellows Network profile and submit your idea today.

06/09/2026

All LGC Fellows are invited to join us for the 2026 Annual Fellows Recognition Ceremony, a Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) tradition, on Thursday, July 30 at Allium in the Fulton Market District. Together, we will recognize the 41st Class of LGC Signature Fellows and inaugurate the LGC Fellows Class of 2027.

Let's celebrate the Class of 2026 becoming LGC Fellows and welcome the incoming Class of 2027, as they prepare to deepen their commitment to civic leadership and socioeconomic impact in our region.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is exclusively for LGC Fellows and the Class of 2026 and 2027. Register here: https://bit.ly/4odlysA

06/03/2026

Crain's Chicago Business has announced its 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction list, and we are thrilled to see seven Fellows and two members of the LGC Signature Fellows Class of 2026 among those recognized.

Together, these honorees are shaping the buildings, infrastructure and public spaces that define the Chicago area.

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for being named 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction:

🔹Kelly Powers Baria (LGC Fellow since 2021) - Executive Vice President, Powers & Sons Construction

🔹Matthew Doucet (LGC Fellow since 2010) - President, Wintrust Financial

🔹Tamakia "TJ" Edwards (LGC Class of 2026) - Executive Director, Illinois Capital Development Board

🔸Eleanor Esser Gorski (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - President & CEO, Chicago Architecture Center

🔸Sharon Jean-Baptiste (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - President, Ardmore Roderick

🔹Wilbur C. Milhouse III (LGC Fellow since 2011) - Chairman & CEO, Milhouse Engineering & Construction

🔹Juan Moreno (LGC Fellow since 2015) - President, JGMA

🔸Smita Shah (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - Founder & CEO, Spaan Tech

🔹Meghan Webster (LGC Class of 2026) - Co-Managing Director & Principal, Gensler

View the full list here: https://bit.ly/4dX8RgO

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