Leadership Greater Chicago
Heidi Ortolaza-Alvear is a professional with experience in healthcare strategy and business development. Heidi is currently a Signature Fellow at Leadership Greater Chicago and holds the position of Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Esperanza Health Centers. With a background in public policy, social work, and health administration, Heidi has held various leadership roles in organizations such as EverThrive Illinois and Erie Family Health Center. Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies, a Master of Public Policy, an AM in Social Administration, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration & Policy.
Leadership Greater Chicago
Leadership Greater Chicago is a 30-year-old nonprofit organization that cultivates Chicago’s business, public and civic leaders through a deeper understanding of the issues facing our community and each other, helping them to build a better Chicago. Through its Fellows Program, LGC provides a foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement by creating awareness of key issues facing the Chicago region and challenges leaders to bring about positive change in the community. Each year, the Program brings together a select group of Chicago’s leaders to explore key challenges facing the Chicago region. Each Fellow brings with them a unique perspective and expertise that, combined with others, paints a more complete picture of the issues facing our community and the world. The 10-month Fellows Program examines complex issues up close, using a series of retreats, seminars and community visits to bring our Fellows face-to-face with the people directly affected by the toughest issues that impact the region. To learn more about becoming a Fellow, visit our website.