Cameron Hardamon is the Chief Impact Officer for Hope Chicago. Cameron is a seasoned non-profit leader who specializes in working with mission-driven start-ups. Prior to joining Hope Chicago, Cameron served as Director of Special Projects for the City of Chicago under Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. Her work there focused on building My CHI. My Future. a city-wide initiative focused connecting youth to out-of-school time programs, and helping to guide and implement the City’s response to COVID-19.

Cameron’s career began in sports management working for the NBA, WNBA and the NCAA. Seeking to have more of an impact, she began consulting with non-profit organizations which ultimately led her to become a leader in development within CCS, Concordia Place and After-School All-Stars. Over her career, Cameron has raised more than $100M to support mission-driven programs.

At her core, Cameron is a dot-connector- striving to see the bigger picture and leveraging relationships to create impact and bring meaningful missions to life. But most of all, Cameron enjoys projects that are focused on equity and education- creating opportunities for young people to explore their passions and ultimately lead to brighter futures for themselves. Cameron graduated from the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) and received her Master’s in Public Affairs from IUPUI. She enjoys a tough Peloton workout, cold champagne, and exploring new places. She is an East Tennessean by birth, but now calls Chicago home. She lives on the Southside with her husband, Paris, and their dog Chilo.