2026 Commencement Speaker
Andrea Sáenz President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust
2022, she served as the Trust’s Chief Operating Officer. Sáenz’s previous leadership roles include her work for the Chicago Public Library, where she led transformational efforts to redefine the role of libraries for a digital age. She also led local and national efforts to improve education systems at Chicago Public Schools, the U.S. Department of Education, and community-based organizations focused on increasing Latine career success. Recognized as one of Chicago’s influential leaders, Sáenz was featured on Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Who’s Who
Andrea Sáenz is the President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s largest and oldest community foundations. Under her leadership, the Trust is committed to fostering a stronger and more prosperous Chicago region where access to opportunities transcends race, ethnicity, or zip code. This mission is both professionally fulfilling and deeply personal for Sáenz, who has dedicated her career to reimagining civic institutions to better serve all community members. Prior being appointed President and CEO in
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