Civic Engagement Collective

I am thrilled to share that I’ve accepted a new role as Deputy Commissioner in the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Chicago! 🎉🎉 For the past five years, it’s been a true honor to serve as a Landmarks Commissioner, helping to preserve, advocate and celebrate the rich architectural history of our neighborhoods. Now, I am beyond excited to continue my commitment to Chicago in this new capacity, where I’ll be spearheading initiatives that ensure we’re building a more efficient, innovative, and community-centered city for all. What makes this opportunity even more exciting is the chance to apply the knowledge I’m currently gaining from my MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. From data-driven decision-making to innovative problem-solving, I look forward to leveraging these new skills to make a real difference in how we plan and develop for the future of Chicago. This is not just a new role—it’s a chance to blend my passions for urban development, community impact, and strategic improvement in a way that will help shape the future of our great city. I’m looking forward to collaborating with incredible colleagues, partners, and community leaders to drive impactful change across Chicago. Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and a brighter future for Chicago! 🏙️ #ChicagoLeads #UrbanInnovation #SmartCities #BoothMBA #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact #FutureOfCities #PublicSectorInnovation #CityOfChicago #ChiProud #ProgressForAll #NewBeginnings #tiarastruth

Exciting news! Join us in congratulating our Vice President of Public Affairs, Adrien Gardner Lesser, for being recognized on City & State’s 40 Under 40 list!    Adrien oversees critical portfolios and key initiatives, including NYC Ferry, the Staten Island North Shore Action Plan, and East Midtown Waterfront project. We are proud of her impactful contributions to our team. Congratulations, Adrien! https://lnkd.in/eEr_494M

“In today’s troubled world, hope is not enough. Hope requires determined action and multilateral solutions for peace, shared prosperity and a thriving planet. Hope requires all countries working as one. Hope requires the United Nations.” António Guterres at #UNDay. https://lnkd.in/eE5yPTRE For 60 years, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has been working with and for developing countries for them to access the benefits of a global economy and meet the new challenges it presents – to ensure prosperity for all. https://lnkd.in/eHV5meUA #UNCTAD60 

OCT 23 | The global agriculture and food system can do more than just feed a growing population—it holds immense potential as a driver of growth and job creation. How can governments and businesses lead this transformation? Join us LIVE. #WBGMeetings SPEAKERS ➡️ Ajay Banga, President, The World Bank Group ➡️ Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation, Egypt ➡️ Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, President & CEO, The ONE Campaign ➡️ Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Philippines ➡️ Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development of Norway ➡️ Mabouba Diagne, Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, The Republic of Senegal ➡️ Simone Tebet, Minister of Planning and Budgeting of Brazil ➡️ S. Divyadharshini, Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project ➡️ Ishmael Daniso Sunga, CEO, Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions ➡️ Ayodeji Balogun, Group CEO, AFEX Moderator: Rajini Vaidyanathan, BBC News presenter and correspondent

As featured in The CEO Magazine - Asia, Carmen Jimenez Ong redefines the construction industry by placing wellness and sustainability at its heart. With Menarco Tower—the first WELL Gold-certified building in Southeast Asia—Carmen exemplifies how purpose-driven architecture cultivates healthier, more productive environments while setting new standards for responsible building. We live by our promise of #BuildingBetter spaces where you can breathe, thrive, and live better. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gCckZVpY Photo by: Joseph Pascual #MenarcoDevelopment #MenarcoTower #CEOMagazine #SustainableDevelopment #WellnessInDesign

💸 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 $250𝗠 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 💸 👏🏽 Melinda French Gates is stepping up once again, this time with a $250Million fund aimed at transforming women's health - an area that’s been overlooked for far too long. 🚺 This isn’t just a donation - it’s a call to action to disrupt an industry that has neglected women’s health for far too long. 🌍 Historically, the global healthcare system has pushed aside issues like endometriosis, maternal health, mental health, and menopause. 🔬 But with the Action for Women’s Health initiative, Melinda is putting serious resources behind advancing research, improving access to treatments & driving new technologies that put women first. 🔎 The problem? Despite making up nearly half the population, women’s health is still treated as a niche concern. Major issues like reproductive health & chronic diseases affecting women have been underfunded & under-researched. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 $250𝗠 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲. 💡 It challenges innovators, researchers & policymakers to step up & design solutions that meet women where they are - whether that’s in clinics, homes, or underserved communities. 📣 Melinda French Gates has long been an advocate for women’s rights & this fund is a huge step toward health equity. It’s not about small, incremental improvements - it’s about reimagining a healthcare system that truly puts women at the centre. 🤔 Will this be the breakthrough women’s health desperately needs, or will systemic biases continue to stand in the way? 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. -- ♻ Re-share if this resonated with you. 👩🏽⚕️ Follow Dr Fiona Pathiraja-Møller for more. #womenshealth #healthcare #femaleleader #femaleinvestor

We're thrilled to announce that our CEO, Toni Townes-Whitley, has made her debut on Fortune's Most Powerful Women list! 🎉 As one of only two Black women currently leading a Fortune 500 company, Toni is breaking barriers and driving #innovation at SAIC. Since joining us one year ago, she has: 💠 Reorganized our company around key business groups 💠Moved our stock to Nasdaq, enhancing our tech profile 💠Launched an #AI tool for our 24,000 employees Congratulations, Toni! #SAICproud #WomenInTech #FortuneMPW https://bit.ly/3zRV1fF

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Kwame Owusu-Kesse, was named to TIME100 Next, TIME’s list of “the next 100 most influential people in the world.” This annual list recognizes rising leaders in business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism, and more “who are not waiting long in life to make an impact.” TIME praised Mr. Owusu-Kesse for his visionary leadership and launch of our Wealth Builds initiative, “a landmark strategy to chip away at the wealth gap.” This recognition highlights the collective work of HCZ to empower the success of scholars, families, and neighborhoods across the country. Click the link for more! https://lnkd.in/d7VrUXP3

💚 Exciting day for Rotterdam as the new mayor takes office! Rotterdam is entering an new chapter as Carola Schouten is sworn in today for the Gemeente Rotterdam. Mayor Schouten, alumna of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and former minister and deputy prime minister, has over 30 years of connection to Rotterdam. She brings a strong vision for community-building, which will support Rotterdam’s ambition to remain a leading, forward-thinking and inclusive global city.  We wish our new mayor all the best in her efforts in making Rotterdam an even more vibrant, dynamic place to live, work, and thrive! #Rotterdam #RotterdamMakeItHappen #FutureCity 📸Casper Rila | City of Rotterdam