Diamond M. Dixon

EXECUTIVE director

As the Executive Director of Chicago Blues Revival, Diamond lends a visionary perspective while leading with a passion for preserving and promoting the rich heritage of blues music. With a background in music performance and a 13-year Legal career, Diamond is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for artists and audiences alike. Her strategic approach and commitment to community engagement will contribute to sustaining and maintaining the organization's current success in supporting blues musicians, organizing events, and fostering a vibrant blues community. Through her leadership, Diamond will continue to champion the blues genre and ensure its legacy for future generations. 

Jeff Pinzino

DEVELOPMENT director

Jeff Pinzino is Chicago Blues Revival’s Development Director, which includes implementing and executing the organization’s annual fundraising plans and managing the organization’s portfolio of donors.

Jeff has spent more than 25 years working for racial and economic justice, first as a community organizer, then as a funder, and since 2010 as a professional fundraiser and nonprofit manager. He has managed fundraising for groups such as People’s Action, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Midwest Academy, and Resilience Force. He is a former Program Officer at the Woods Fund of Chicago, making grants in community organizing, public policy advocacy, and the arts. He is a social innovator, having been one of the founders of Stone Soup Co-Op, Interfaith America, Fresh Moves Mobile Produce Market, and Chicago Blues Revival. Pinzino previously trained and consulted for the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), and holds a certificate in mid-level fundraising from the Veritus Group