About West Cook Coalition
West Cook Coalition
West Cook Coalition was created in 2023 with funding and guidance from the Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives (HTC) program. Created by state law and administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the program establishes locally integrated networks of health and social service providers to launch transportation programs that reduce care gaps and healthcare disparities in distressed communities throughout Illinois. In particular, the HTC program seeks to increase access to community-based services and preventive care and address health-related social needs. HTCs operate throughout Illinois. Learn more about the Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives Program at the HFS website.
Meet Our Executive Director
Executive Director
Steven Glass brings more than 20 years of non-profit health care and leadership experience to his work as Executive Director at West Cook Coalition.
An experienced leader working with underserved populations, Glass has devoted his career to reducing disparities in health by helping to grow, stabilize and strengthen primary and specialty care throughout Midwest. Key career accomplishments include launching a new Medicaid health plan serving Cook County (Chicago) residents, expanding access to primary and specialty health care services, and consistently improving quality and patient satisfaction scores.
Additionally, Glass dedicates his time and talents to board service, having spent 10 years on the board of directors for a local housing provider, being appointed as a commissioner to his Village’s housing committee, and supporting his kids’ PTO and Girl Scout troop.
Glass lives in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park with his husband, daughter and son. He enjoys cooking, travel, and time with his family.
