Juana Ballesteros
Fellow @Leadership Greater Chicago
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Fellow @Leadership Greater Chicago
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is the region’s premiere civic leadership development organization. The year-long Signature Fellows Program immerses the most promising leaders from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors in the major socioeconomic issues facing the Greater Chicago area. The program is comprised of retreats, full-day seminars, community site visits, discussion groups, conversations with leaders and experts, service projects, cultural events, and other activities. The LGC Fellows experience presents an unparalleled opportunity for in-depth learning about complex urban issues, and then hones the robust analytical skills needed for participants to effect meaningful change in both their communities and their organizations. Leadership Greater Chicago is the region’s premier convener, connector and mobilizer of bold leaders, building capacity across the private, nonprofit and public sectors to effect transformative civic impact in Greater Chicago.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Master's degree, Public Health
University of Illinois Chicago
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
ABOUT JUANA BALLESTEROS
Co-Author & Award-Winning Strategic Health Equity Leader with 15+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives and managing multi-million dollar programs to advance health equity. Executed $5M social impact investment and anchor mission partnership, delivering measurable outcomes such as job creation, housing development, and small business support in marginalized communities.Expert in Building High-Impact Collaborations, leveraging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic organizations, and healthcare systems to advance community health initiatives. Proven ability to align cross-functional teams and guide multi-stakeholder coalitions to achieve significant public health outcomes, including asthma control, diabetes prevention, and social impact investing.Results-Driven Program Manager, skilled in managing complex projects, strategic planning, and budget oversight. Directed initiatives with annual budgets exceeding $1.1M and successfully secured and leveraged over $7M in funding for health programs. Adept at leading teams to implement innovative solutions that address the social determinants of health and empower historically marginalized communities.ACHIEVEMENTS: Health Equity Advocacy Alumni Award, Issued by University of Illinois School of Public Health Urban Health Program Distinguished Honoree, Issued by University of Illinois - Chicago Redefining Leaders Award, Issued by Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement Mujer Destacada/Outstanding Woman Award - Health Category, Issued by La Raza Newspaper 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader, Issued by Illinois Nurses Foundation and the Illinois Healthcare Action Coalition 35 Under 35 Leadership Award, Issued by Community Renewal Society Paul Harris Fellow Award, Issued by Rotary International/Rotary Clubs Illinois Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year Award, Issued by LISC Chicago New Communities Program
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