Christa A. Hamilton

Experience

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  Walgreens

  May 2003 - Oct 2008

  Regional Procurement Manager
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  Centers for New Horizons

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2021

  As Chief Executive Officer, I am an innovative, goal-driven and progressive leader with the ability to build on 45 years of success; leverage the strength and credibility of the organization; and harness the talents of the exceptionally dedicated staff to improve the quality of social services throughout the Chicagoland area. My primary responsibilities include:•Providing strategic leadership for all aspects of the organization;•Creating a profile and successful growth trajectory; ensuring long term financial viability through careful expansion into new and existing markets;•Oversight of all day-to-day operations of the organization, including management, supervision and support of staff and other decisions essential to Centers for New Horizons operations; •Promoting a culture that reflects Centers for New Horizons values, encourages exceptional performance, and rewards excellence;•Communicating Centers for New Horizons goals and mission to internal and external audiences building and maintaining sound relationships with clients and stakeholders;•Establishing relationships with new and existing investors to support ongoing growth and research and development;•Supporting the board of directors, fostering its ongoing development, and keeping it informed about internal conditions and important external developments;•Oversight and responsibility for Centers for New Horizons financial position and outlook;•Ensuring timely submission of grant applications and progress reports for funders; and •Overseeing the organizational operations and managing compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2021

  • Diector of Workforce Development

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
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  UCAN (Chicago)

  Sept 2021 - now

  CEO and President