Jacque Stefanic

Founder, Chief People Officer & Chief Executive Officer

Jacque Stefanic is a Chicago native and the Founder, People Officer, and CEO of Serving People with a Mission (SPM). At just 21 years old, in 2020, Jacque co-founded and incorporated SPM and secured its 501(c)(3) status, officially establishing the organization as a youth-led nonprofit. Since then, he has led SPM’s growth across all areas—from programming and partnerships to education and operations—building a model rooted in servant leadership and community impact.

A current MBA student at Loyola University Chicago, Jacque studies Social Impact, expanding his work as a servant leader through social change. His academic and professional focus centers on using business for good—bridging sectors to create equitable opportunities for youth and communities.

As a biracial leader who has lived across every region of Chicago—from being born on the South Side, to growing up on the West Side, studying on the North Side, and now residing in Armour Square (Chinatown)—Jacque brings a unique perspective shaped by deep cultural understanding and lived experience. Known as a bridge builder, he specializes in connecting the right people and groups at the right time and fostering safe, respectful environments where individuals from different backgrounds can come together.

Within SPM, Jacque serves as a core facilitator in the Education Department, where he teaches youth leadership, civic engagement, networking, and personal and professional branding. His goal is to help young people understand what it means to serve people with a mission—by creating positive, lasting impact in their communities.

Jacque is a 25 Under 25 Global Legacy Awardee and serves on several boards and advisory groups across Chicago’s civic and philanthropic sectors.

"We all can be serving people with a mission."

Jacque