Crain’s Chicago Business has unveiled its 2024 list of Notable Leaders, recognizing individuals across Chicago who exemplify excellence in management, innovation, mentorship, and community impact. Among these distinguished leaders is Teresa Córdova, who was selected as one of the Notable Latino Leaders for her remarkable contributions.
As the Director of the Great Cities Institute and a professor of urban planning and policy at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Teresa Córdova leads a core team of 12 with a $2 million budget, focusing on research, economic strategies, and evaluations in urban development. A key accomplishment is launching the Latino Research Initiative, providing critical data to policymakers, training Latino researchers, and co-producing research with community partners. Also, as a part of the LRI, she hosts an annual summit on workforce development and policy. Additionally, she serves on the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Grand Victoria Foundation board and has contributed to transition committees for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Teresa Córdova is one of six influential leaders from UIC recognized by Crain’s as a Notable Leader for 2024, highlighting the university’s role in shaping innovation and impactful leadership.
From Crain’s Chicago Business (To go to the actual article, please click on this link.)
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