Ami Novoryta

Ami Novoryta has a diverse and extensive work experience. Currently, they are serving as a Fellow at Leadership Greater Chicago, where they collaborate with leaders from different sectors to make transformative civic impact in Greater Chicago. Ami is also the Chief Program Officer at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, leading a team that focuses on immediate access and basic needs, children, youth, and families, as well as seniors and housing.

Ami is a Founding Member of Chief, a private network aimed at empowering women leaders, and they are committed to promoting women's leadership and building community across sectors.

Previously, they worked as a Senior Advisor at Conlon Public Strategies, where they provided strategic advising to nonprofit organizations. Before that, they were the Chief Strategy Officer at Heartland Alliance, leading the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy to advance equity for marginalized populations.

Ami's earlier experiences include being the Managing Director of Strategy and Impact at the National Center on Time & Learning, a Fifth Grade Teacher in Boston Public Schools, a Fifth Grade Teacher Resident at Young Achievers Math and Science Pilot School, and the Director of Development and Communications at Erie Neighborhood House.

Throughout their career, they have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact, fostering collaboration, and advocating for social change.

Ami Novoryta holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, earned from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in Education from UMass Boston, completed from 2009 to 2010. Ami also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earned between 1996 and 2000.