Jesus J. Montero
Award-winning Journalist, Creative Director, Son of Mexican Immigrants
Chicago born, Cicero based storyteller with over a decade of experience leading across journalism, brand partnerships, and cultural programming rooted in amplifying community voices.
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Viva! My Way of Life
“Échale ganas”, a saying my father often said. It means to put your heart into what you do.
That idea has become a guiding principle in my career, influencing and shaping how I tell stories, build relationships, contribute to newsrooms, cultural spaces, and communities intentionally, while holding myself accountable.
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