Angelica Chavez

Angelica Chavez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community impact and program management. Currently serving as the Director of Community Impact Strategic Initiative at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since January 2024, Angelica has previously held roles including Senior Programs Manager and Justice Program Officer at The Field Foundation of Illinois from August 2018 to January 2024. Earlier positions include Community Engagement Organizer at Advance Illinois, where responsibility involved developing stakeholder relationships and communicating policy agendas, and Community Services Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, focusing on program standards and evaluation for food security initiatives. Additional experience includes roles in engagement, administration, and public relations at various organizations, showcasing a strong background in community partnership development and donor relations. Angelica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.