Dionne Baux

Dionne, Chief Programs Officer at Main Street America, strengthens Coordinating Programs and local initiatives nationwide. With over 20 years in commercial district revitalization and urban economic development, she collaborates with stakeholders to drive community growth. Previously, she led economic development programs at LISC Chicago and managed finance programs for the City of Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s in communications from UIC and a master’s in public administration from Roosevelt University. Dionne serves on the SBAN board and advisory boards for Equiticity and CMAP, contributing to economic development and small business preservation efforts.