Our Leadership

“My work is driven by a belief that everyone deserves equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of background or circumstance. By amplifying voices and stories through digital communications, I aim to foster understanding, empathy, and intentional action to better our communities. I am for equity, because who I am matters.”

"I am passionate about advancing health justice and driving meaningful social change. I am committed to using my background in public health strategy to leverage the foundation’s resources and influence to take risks and build community power. I am proud that Michael Reese leans into this responsibility and is responsive to the evolving challenges of the field."

“I love waking up every day knowing I will be contributing to an organization that works to make Chicago a better place for all, especially those experiencing homelessness, those affected by domestic violence and healthcare workers. When I provide support to the CEO, Chief of Staff, or any member of the Michael Reese team, I know the work being done contributes to the betterment of our community.”

"I am grateful to be able to support deep collaboration between communities, public and private partners, and practitioners to help bring about the systemic change needed so that every Chicagoan has a safe place to call home."

“My passion for social change was ignited through my service with City Year Chicago, an AmeriCorps program where I engaged directly with communities. This experience inspired my dedication to advancing population health and equity. Throughout my career in public health, I’ve harnessed the collective power of communities to advocate for shared, transformative solutions that create lasting impact.”

“I seek to create a Chicago where people can live free from violence in their homes. To effectively address domestic violence, we must elevate the expertise of survivors and the community-based organizations engaged in this work. To truly end violence, we must also work with the people who are committing the abuse.”

“I safeguard the foundation’s assets to ensure we can continue to carry on our work to provide equitable access to health care for all Chicagoans. We continue to seek strategic opportunities for our assets to effect change in our communities.”

“Besides being a Michael Reese baby that was featured in the newspaper for being a New Year’s Day Baby, I aim to be the voice for the voiceless. This is a way for me to give back to my community where I live on the South Side of Chicago. My passion is to serve and help others, being a problem solver to develop solutions for the community to thrive.”

“My connection to Michael Reese’s mission is rooted in my personal experience growing up in the same community where Michael Reese Hospital was founded. I firmly believe in the importance of serving and supporting underserved communities to create a healthier and safer environment for everyone in Chicagoland.”

“I wholeheartedly believe in the Michael Reese mission of advancing equitable and lasting health solutions. It brings me joy to support the staff and board in my capacity as accountant so that we can all work together to make this happen.”

“I am passionate about collaborating with communities to not just identify problems but assess strengths and work toward equitable and lasting solutions. Having grown up on the west side of Chicago in Austin, and with family still living there, I've witnessed firsthand how health disparities and barriers to accessing quality care can significantly impact a person's life. I infuse my background in research and evaluation, social work, community psychology, and lived experience to inform my work and amplify Michael Reese’s core mission and values."