FELLOW CONVENING | BUILDING A CULTURE AND COMMUNITY OF PHILANTHROPY
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection and discovery hosted by The Chicago Community Trust President & CEO Andrea Sáenz (LGC Fellow since 2009 and Daniel Burnham Fellow).
Explore one of Chicago’s most innovative community hubs, meet fellow civic leaders who are shaping our city in different ways, and learn how The Chicago Community Trust is connecting people and resources to accelerate progress on what matters most for Chicago to thrive.
Featured leaders include:
- Verónica Herrero (Daniel Burnham Fellow) – President, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
- Mark Ishaug (Daniel Burnham Fellow) – CEO, Thresholds
- Channing Lenart (LGC Fellow since 2026) – Senior Program Officer, Polk Bros Foundation
- Kameelah Omar (LGC Fellow since 2026) – Director of Communications, AI Strategy, Allstate
- Darnell Shields – Executive Director, Austin Coming Together
The evening also features:
- Optional guided tours of the Aspire Center
- Chicago-inspired food and drinks
- Facilitated networking with fellow LGC alumni and community leaders
- Opportunities to explore new ways to strengthen your impact in Chicago
We hope you’ll join us for an evening celebrating leadership, collaboration, and our shared commitment to Chicago.
To register, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is exclusively for Fellows and their invited guests. Fellows must activate their LGC Fellows Network account to RSVP. For activation support, email info@lgcchicago.org. For accommodations and dietary requests for this event, please email the event organizer directly.