Mia Khimm (she/her) is Program Director of the Culture Program at The Joyce Foundation, where she develops and leads grantmaking strategies that strengthen community-rooted arts organizations in Chicago and support the creative practices and livelihoods of artists across the Great Lakes. Her portfolio includes individual artist support, including the Joyce Awards, investments in artist networks, and work at the intersection of artistic practice and civic and community engagement. 

Her career bridges regional arts philanthropy, museums, and the international contemporary art sector. Before joining The Joyce Foundation, Mia served as Managing Director of EXPO CHICAGO, where she led strategy and partnerships for the international exposition of modern and contemporary art. She previously held positions at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, and the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Mia serves on the board of Arts Midwest, where she co-chairs the Public Impact Committee, and was a 2024 Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellow. She holds a master’s degree in art history from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University.