Myetie Hamilton: First Black Woman CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago, Vows Civic Transformation

In 2023, Myetie Hamilton was appointed in her new role as CEO Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Greater Chicago. She is the first Black woman to hold this position and is responsible for leading the organization by providing the knowledge and network to lead bold, transformative change. LGC is centered around developing the next generation of civic leaders. She also fulfilled her current position as the president of the Chicago Park District. She said her commitment is to aid resources and programs for the children and families that live within the 77 neighborhoods across the city through park services. With an extensive biography of civic engagement, career milestones and an Alabama A&M University education, how did this passion turn into a career for Myetie? It originated with her grandparents on the Southside of Chicago. Becoming an Advocate and Champion “I’m a Chicago native, born and raised on the South Side. I grew up in South Shore in the 1970s. I was raised by a single teenage mom, with the support of my grandparents. My grandparents were and are my inspiration for who I have become as a civic leader. They are the foundation of my passion and commitment to civic...