Our vision is gender equity for women of all colors. At all levels. Everywhere.
We are an organization of Chicago’s Most Senior Influential Women Leaders.
We are leaders at the forefront of our city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities. Our purpose is to empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business & philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation.
Our values:
Empathy
We meet women where they are.
Generosity
We unconditionally pay it forward.
Equity
We are relentless in righting the balance.
Collectivity
We are stronger together.
Our 500+ members lead across all sectors of our city.
47 current and former fortune 1000 executives
36 current and former fortune 500 executives
342 c-suite executives
133 current and former CEOs
CEOs of nearly all of the most significant foundations, cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area
$3 trillion publicly held member companies market cap
Member companies employ more than 4.8 million people
Members comprise 30% Crain's Women of Note
Members comprise 16% Crain's Power 25 Chicagoans
The Chicago Network Team

Maria Doughty
President and CEO

Lora Joffe
Director, Programs and Member Experience

Nathan Upchurch
Director of Design and Innovation
