Martina 'Tina' Hone Appointed As Executive Director of Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (Chicat)

Mar 06, 2025•5 months ago

Position

Executive Director

Company

Chicago Center for Arts and Technology

Martina 'Tina' Hone

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Description

Martina 'Tina' Hone has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (CHICAT), bringing decades of experience in social justice, public education, workforce development, and public policy. Her extensive background includes roles such as Chief for Economic Equity at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Chief Engagement Officer for Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.

Company Information

Company

Chicago Center for Arts and Technology

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (CHICAT) aims to create lasting impact in the lives of individual participants and the communities where they live. It is part of the esteemed network of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation's National Center for Arts & Technology (NCAT) that helps adults and youth from underserved communities realize their own genius through arts, technology, and hands-on vocational training.

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