Keenya Lambert

Keenya Brown Lambert serves as the President and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women since June 2024, overseeing a $6 million budget and over $20 million in assets while championing women's economic security and rights in the Midwest. Previously, Keenya held the role of Chief Development Officer at Nourishing Hope, where responsibilities included leading significant fundraising campaigns and volunteer operations. As Vice President of Development at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Keenya oversaw a team and raised over $20 million in four years, along with various managerial roles at other organizations including development manager positions at KIPP Chicago and Chicago Urban League. Keenya's educational background includes a Master's degree in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Christian Education from Wheaton College.