As CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, I lead by example, inspiring teams of dedicated youth workers and subject matter experts to foster meaningful relationships and create key partnerships that help...

MarySue Barrett is a super-connector. Through MSB Policy Consulting, she actively shares her knowledge and network to help institutions achieve outsized results. Her energy, make-it-happen attitude, and enthusiasm are contagious. MarySue is thrilled to dedicate...

Phyllis Lockett is a serial social entrepreneur who has led transformation efforts in education, government and the civic arena. Ms Lockett is currently the CEO of LEAP-X, an education innovation lab that advises and designs...

Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity and social justice to the organization, which works to advance economic, educational, and...

SYLVIA PUENTE, FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO, LATINO POLICY FORUM Sylvia Puente is a pioneering public policy expert, civic and Latino community leader. She has extensive knowledge of social issues, diverse communities, government, and governance. She...

Tina Tchen heads Buckley LLP’s Chicago office, and draws on more than 30 years of experience at the highest levels of private practice and government service. She provides corporations, boards of directors, and individuals with...

Roseanna Ander serves as the founding Executive Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the University of Chicago Education Lab, established in 2008 and 2011, respectively. These research institutions, which have offices in...

The GPP supports Adele’s work in both strengthening the infrastructure that supports global philanthropy and also her focus on global cities and sustainable cities. She co-chaired the Task Force that produced Mayor Daley’s Chicago Climate...

The Wall Street Journal called Lynne Nellemann part of “the watershed generation of women executives rising to the top.”She was the first female corporate officer in a Fortune 50company (International Harvester). Known for her leadership...