Leadership Greater Chicago

🔷 In celebration of Leadership Greater Chicago's 40 Years of Fellows milestone anniversary, we have partnered with Crain's Content Studio on a seven-part series of articles and videos to illuminate the story of LGC, the impact of our Fellows network and the power of cross-sector collaboration to build bold solutions. 🎬 The series kicks off TODAY with a CEO Conversation video between LGC CEO Myetie Hamilton (LGC Fellow since 2016) and Crain’s Chicago Business Publisher Jim Kirk, as Myetie reflects on the organization’s legacy and discusses our plans to develop Chicago’s changemakers of the future. 🔗 Come back to the 40 Years of Leading Great site over the next several weeks to hear more from Fellows and explore the impact of their collaborations: https://bit.ly/49tPPMy #LeadGreat

🔷 In celebration of Leadership Greater Chicago's 40 Years of Fellows milestone anniversary, we have partnered with Crain's Content Studio on a seven-part series of articles and videos to illuminate the story of LGC, the impact of our Fellows network and the power of cross-sector collaboration to build bold solutions. 🎬 The series kicks off TODAY with a CEO Conversation video between LGC CEO Myetie Hamilton (LGC Fellow since 2016) and Crain’s Chicago Business Publisher Jim Kirk, as Myetie reflects on the organization’s legacy and discusses our plans to develop Chicago’s changemakers of the future. 🔗 Come back to the 40 Years of Leading Great site over the next several weeks to hear more from Fellows and explore the impact of their collaborations: https://bit.ly/49tPPMy #LeadGreat

💡 Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for Navigating Post-Election Impact Locally in person at Morningstar on Wednesday, Dec. 11! Fellows and Sponsor Participants, RSVP TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Vlz6VS This session, the third in our 2024-25 LGC Leadership Series, will feature a thought-provoking conversation about the ramifications of the U.S. Presidential election for Chicago and the region’s socioeconomic landscape. Marisa Novara (LGC Fellow since 2016 and Daniel Burnham Fellow), vice president of community impact at The Chicago Community Trust, will moderate the discussion and be joined by Dr. Lee Francis, M.D., MPH (LGC Fellow since 2000), president and CEO at Erie Family Health Centers, Samir Mayekar (Daniel Burnham Fellow), associate VP and managing director, Polsky Center at the University of Chicago, and Raul Raymundo (LGC Fellow since 1996), co-Founder and CEO at The Resurrection Project. We will discuss the potential policy shifts that may influence key local issues, including economic development, immigration, healthcare and infrastructure. Together, with our esteemed speakers, we will explore how federal and local policies could shape the future, addressing both challenges and opportunities for growth and equity within our communities. #LeadGreat

💡 Thinking about the ramifications of the US Presidential Election for Greater Chicago? All Fellows and Sponsor Participants are invited to join us in person at Morningstar next Wednesday, Dec. 11 for the next session of the LGC Leadership Series: https://bit.ly/3Vlz6VS Marisa Novara (LGC Fellow since 2016 and Daniel Burnham Fellow), vice president of community impact at The Chicago Community Trust, will moderate the conversation and be joined by Dr. Lee Francis, M.D., MPH (LGC Fellow since 2000), president and CEO at Erie Family Health Centers, Samir Mayekar (Daniel Burnham Fellow), associate VP and managing director, Polsky Center at the University of Chicago, and Raul Raymundo (LGC Fellow since 1996), co-Founder and CEO at The Resurrection Project. We will discuss the potential policy shifts that may influence key local issues, including economic development, immigration, healthcare and infrastructure. Together, with our esteemed speakers, we will explore how federal and local policies could shape the future, addressing both challenges and opportunities for growth and equity within our communities. #LeadGreat

⭐ Crain's Chicago Business just announced its 2024 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders list and we are proud to share that nine Fellows, including our board chair and three LGC board members, have been recognized. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals: 🔹 Debbie Berman (LGC Fellow since 2007) - Board Chair, Anti-Defamation League; Board Member, Jewish United Fund; Partner, Jenner & Block 🔹 Inger Burnett-Zeigler (LGC Fellow since 2018) - Chair, Thresholds; Associate Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine 🔹 Marion Gross (LGC Fellow since 2013) - Board Chair, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana; Executive Vice President and Global Chief Supply Chain Officer, McDonald's 🔹 Michael Monticello (LGC Fellow since 2013) - Board Member, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Managing Director, CIBC Bank 🔹 Meredith O'Connor (LGC Fellow since 2010) - Board Chair, mHUB ; International Director and Executive Managing Director, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) 🔸 John Robak (Daniel Burnham Fellow) - Board Chair, Chicago State Foundation; Former Chairman and CEO, Greeley & Hansen (Now: TYLin | Greeley and Hansen Water Solutions) 🔹 David Tropp (LGC Fellow since 1995) - Board Chair, Metropolitan Family Services; Executive Vice President, CBRE 🔹🔸 Manika M. Turnbull, Ph.D. (LGC Fellow since 2015 and Daniel Burnham Fellow) - Chair, Skills for Chicagoland's Future; Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Health Care Service Corporation 🔹 Melissa Washington (LGC Fellow since 2016) - Board Chair, Leadership Greater Chicago; Senior Vice President of Customer Operations, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) 🔗 Crain's full list: https://bit.ly/49mbiHc #LeadGreat

Calling all changemakers! Join us next Tuesday, Dec. 10 for a virtual Signature Fellows Program information session with corporate leaders! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZAg807 For more than 40 years, LGC has brought together a diverse group of cross-sector changemakers to collaborate and address the region's most critical socioeconomic issues. Information session attendees will gain insights into the LGC experience and the benefits of cross-sector civic leadership development, get tips on the application process for the Class of 2026 and hear directly from Fellows about the impact LGC has had in shaping their careers and commitment to civic engagement. Fellows featured on our panel, Perspectives on Leadership, include: 🔹 Corliss V Garner, CFP, CTFA Garner (LGC Fellow since 2020) -EVP and Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, Old National Bank 🔹 Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His) (LGC Fellow since 2010) - Chief Inclusion Officer, Granite Construction 🔹 Damion Heron (LGC Fellow since 2018), Moderator -Midwest Executive, Community Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, JPMorganChase While this information session is designed for corporate candidates, ALL prospective candidates and their sponsors, both new and returning, are welcome to attend. #LeadGreat

📅 Calling all Latino changemakers in Chicago! Join us in person on Wednesday, Dec. 18 for a Signature Fellows Program information session and panel discussion hosted in collaboration with LGC Fellows from the Latino community who are leading change across sectors in our region: https://lnkd.in/gq38XuZb #LeadGreat

📅 Calling all corporate changemakers and prospective candidates for the LGC Signature Fellows Program! Join us virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for a program information session and panel discussion with LGC Fellows from corporations who are leading change in our region and beyond. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gFdgYQDK #LeadGreat

✨ We kicked off the holidays with nearly 250 civic leaders yesterday at Venue SIX10! Thank you to all who attended and purchased tickets to our Holiday Party. We were energized by the love and joy of being in community with so many Fellows and friends. 📷 https://bit.ly/40QiVTT #LGCcelebrates

🥂 Don't miss out on the festivities THIS WEEK! Kick off the holidays with LGC on Thurs., 11/14, at Venue SIX10. 🎟️ It's the last call for advance ticket purchases: https://bit.ly/3A1hGGw 💙 ALL are welcome to attend, including family, friends and prospective candidates for the LGC Signature Fellows Program. We look forward to being in community with you. #LeadGreat #LoveGreaterChicago #LGCcelebrates