Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration
November 6, 2026
Illinois Finance Authority
Roxanne Nava will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Finance Authority.* Nava currently serves as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Family Services, a Chicago based humanitarian nonprofit organization. Previously, Nava served as Chief Small Business Officer with the City of Chicago, where she oversaw the City's Small Business Center to provide 80,000 small business with critical support, licenses, and permits. Prior to her role with the city, Nava served as Director of the Illinois Division of Financial Institutions and as Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Nava currently serves on the boards of Lurie Children's Hospital Advisory Board, Access to Care, and the Belmont Cragin Health Center. Nava earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University and her Master of Business Administration from National Louis University.
* Appointment pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
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