Myetie Hamilton has been appointed as the next CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC), effective July 24. The LGC Search Committee, in collaboration with Koya Partners, conducted an extensive national search for the position. A LGC Fellow since 2016, Myetie will become the organization’s first Black American woman to serve as CEO.
“Myetie is a purpose-driven leader of high integrity and possesses the visionary leadership to achieve the next level of impact for LGC,” said Michelle Stohlmeyer Russell, Ph.D., Board Chair, Leadership Greater Chicago. “Her deep insight into Chicago and its diverse neighborhoods, and commitment to creating equity in all spaces, will only strengthen LGC and our programming. I am excited about the future of LGC with Myetie as our leader.”
With over 25 years of experience in Chicago’s education and public sectors, Myetie Hamilton has held significant roles. She recently served as the senior vice president and executive director of City Year Chicago, overseeing the largest AmeriCorps site nationwide and successfully securing corporate funding and partnerships. Additionally, she was elected as the president of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners in February 2022, focusing on expanding access to the city’s parks and programming in underserved communities. Furthermore, Myetie holds the position of Commissioner for the Public Building Commission of Chicago.
“I am deeply honored and beyond excited to lead LGC, a well-established and highly-regarded organization. The deeply rooted relationships I have developed since my experience in the LGC Fellows Program now come full circle,” explains Myetie Hamilton. “When you have the power of the Fellows behind you, as well as the city, we can lead transformational change together for the Greater Chicago Region. I look forward to working with our amazing board, alumni, sponsors and current year Fellows to create an experience in the exploration of civic leadership that will position LGC for its next edge of elevation.”
Myetie Hamilton has consistently championed equity and innovation in education throughout her career. Growing up on Chicago’s South Side and attending Chicago Public Schools (CPS), she brings personal experiences, dedication, and a deep commitment to her various leadership roles in education and nonprofit sectors. Prior to her work at City Year Chicago, Myetie served as the executive director of EPIC Academy, a public charter high school on the far Southeast Side of Chicago. In this position, she led strategic planning, fundraising, external relations, and board engagement. Myetie also held significant leadership positions within CPS, including chief of school business services and deputy chief of schools for Network 9, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives for 28 schools in Woodlawn, Bronzeville, and Hyde Park communities.
In addition to her educational endeavors, Myetie is actively involved in several organizations. She serves as the vice-chair for the Provident Foundation and sits on the boards of the Museum of Science and Industry and The Field Museum. Her contributions have been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Leader in Community Development, by Make It Better as one of Chicago’s 38 Top Black Women of Impact, and as a recipient of the 2018 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Award.
Myetie holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Alabama A&M University and a master’s degree in public administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology. She resides in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood with her husband and twin daughters.
As LGC commemorates its 40th anniversary, Myetie Hamilton joins the organization. Having been an LGC Fellow since 2016, she continues to contribute as a subject matter expert in the LGC School of Deans, providing valuable insights for the Signature Fellows Program curriculum. Myetie takes over leadership from Maria Wynne, who led the organization for nine years.
Source: chicagodefender.com
