Samuel J. Lewis II

Samuel J. Lewis, II is an experienced professional in community engagement and the arts, currently serving as the Director of Engagement and Artist Programs at Hyde Park Jazz Festival since June 2021. Also holding the position of Director of Outreach at Elastic Arts Foundation since 2012, Samuel is involved in various facets of arts programming, including community engagement, booking, and curation. Additional experience includes acting as voice talent for Brella Productions and previously directing communications at the Ragdale Foundation. Samuel's career in tech includes roles at CareerBuilder as an Instructional Designer and Business Process Analyst, focusing on process improvement and support for sales teams. Early career experiences involved editorial work for ChicagoMusic.org and multiple positions at CareerBuilder. Samuel's educational background includes studies at Columbia College Chicago and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.