Alumnae Demographics

Since 1988, Leadership Illinois has brought together a diverse group of accomplished women from all sectors of society, to educate, energize and enlighten, so that each can be a catalyst for positive change.

As of 2003, 256 women leaders completed the Leadership Illinois program. Participants are selected to create a class that reflects a diversity of ethnic and geographic factors, as well as political, career and volunteer experiences.

A 2003 inventory of alumnae race and ethnicity found:

• 74% are caucasian
• 21% are african-American
• 5% are hispanic
• 1 % are asian

Leadership Illinois alumnae reflect the rich diversity of Illinois’ business community:

• 32% serve as Chief Executive Officer for their organization
• 22% are employed with Fortune 1000 firms
• 21% have taken a leadership role in or are employed by non- profit organizations
• 12% have assumed a leadership role in educational institutions
• 10% serve in local, state or federal government
• 6% have assumed a leadership role in the finance, insurance, legal service and real estate sectors
• 5% are employed by hospitals or health based organizations