The Joyce Foundation
Hugh Dellios is an accomplished journalism professional currently serving as the Director of the Journalism Program at The Joyce Foundation since February 2020, where leadership includes overseeing grantmaking for independent reporting and promoting a more inclusive media landscape in the Great Lakes region. Previously, Dellios held roles as a Senior Program Officer and Senior Communications Officer at the Foundation, where significant contributions included building a multi-million-dollar journalism grants portfolio and managing high-level communications projects. Additional experience includes founding the Crain's Forum at Crain's Chicago Business, directing NPR's national journalism efforts as Deputy National Editor, and re-organizing the Chicago news operation for the Associated Press. Dellios's extensive career encompasses significant roles at the Chicago Tribune, where management included foreign correspondents and coverage of major global events. Educational background includes a BA in history from Lawrence University and adjunct teaching at DePaul University.
The Joyce Foundation
The Joyce Foundation supports the development of policies that both improve the quality of life for people in the Great Lakes region and serve as models for the rest of the country. We focus on today’s most pressing problems while also informing the public policy decisions critical to creating opportunity and achieving long-term solutions. The work is based on sound research and is focused on where we can add the most value. We encourage innovative and collaborative approaches with a regional focus and the potential for a national reach.