After seven years as Illinois Partners’ Executive Director, Lauren Wright is leaving to step into the role of Executive Director of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, effective July 31, 2026.

Lauren’s visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and collaborative spirit have strengthened our organization and advanced our mission in countless ways. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and the lasting impact she has made on all of us, our coalition, and the human services sector in Illinois.
Please join us in thanking Lauren for her extraordinary leadership and wishing her every success as she begins this exciting new chapter. While we will miss her at Illinois Partners, we look forward to cheering her on and continuing to share in the important work of improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities across Illinois.
Read Lauren’s letter to our partners and the announcement from HMPRG.
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