Jill Perez is a Chicago-based public programming producer and community engagement specialist with experience fostering partnerships, producing events, and leading communications strategy. She has worked in many local institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and currently serves as the Director of Programming at Chicago Athletic Association.

As a producer and curator, Jill is passionate about creating celebratory spaces for new work development, creative exchanges, and self expression. Through her institutional and independent work, she has worked to foster partnerships and produce experiences with local creators and organizations such as the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, EXPO Chicago, Renaissance Society, Pretty Good Fest, Pickwick Vintage, Chicago Votes, the WasteShed, Hooligan Mag, Luya Poetry, Genesis, Hot Kitchen Collective, Comfort Station, and more. She is the co-founder of Hot Wheelz Festival, a virtual platform that was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic to host annual curatorial residencies that center live art. The festival facilitated works-in-progress collaboration, exploring what it means to create live engagements in a time when digital interaction is essential.