Hugh Dellios

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.