Angela Stewart is a visionary whose career has come full circle, empowering her back into the healthcare sector, but this time in a position and with an organization that aligns with her personal values and deeply rooted commitment to workforce development.

Angela currently leads the Helen Miller SEIU Member Education and Training Center (METC), a Labor-Management Training Partnership focused on workforce training and development. As Executive Director, she is the primary fiduciary for the organization, overseeing day-to-day operations and relationship management. Angela is also responsible for developing and advancing the organizational strategy and culture to serve over 30,000 home care and child care providers each year.

Previously, Angela was a Director on the Program Innovation team at the Women’s Business Development (WBDC), where she led and supported hundreds of women entrepreneurs through a 2019 Chicago Innovation Award winning business development program. Prior to WBDC, she held various roles within the educational programming and training field for youth and adult learners. Additionally, throughout her career, Angela has gained extensive experience in the private and corporate sectors of healthcare.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she holds a B.A. in Mass Media Arts: Radio, Television, and Film from Clark Atlanta University and an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also serves as a board member of Urban Gateways.