Cathy G. O’Kelly is a member of the Board of Directors of Vedder Price. As a member of the firm’s Investment Services group, her practice includes representation of mutual funds and their boards of directors,...

Wendy Davidson is a global executive, board director, and angel investor with over 25 years of leadership in the consumer goods industry. Most recently CEO and Board Director of The Hain Celestial Group (a $1.7B...

As Senior Managing Director and Chicago Market Leader at Riveron, Michelle Kuhr is responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the Chicagoland area while fostering a collaborative, team-driven work environment. With over 18 years of...

Laura Zumdahl, Ph.D, LSW, is the President and CEO of New Moms, a social impact organization focused on supporting young moms as they achieve economic mobility and create strong families. She also serves as CEO...

Rana Jewel Wright is Partner, President of the Oakmark Funds, and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Harris Associates LP, a $100 billion global investment adviser and adviser to the $60 billion Oakmark Funds. A...

Catherine J. Tabaka is a seasoned global healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience leading transformation, repositioning product and service portfolios, and driving profitable growth for med-tech, hospital support services, and decentralized care management...

Nicky Boothe became Dean of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in June 2022. A leader in legal education and experienced litigator, Dean Boothe was previously a tenured member of the Florida A&M...

Cassandra Hill became dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Law on July 1, 2020. Prior to joining NIU Law, Dean Hill served as an administrator and faculty member at Thurgood Marshall School of...

Kimberley Darey, MD, MBA, CPE serves as President of Elmhurst Hospital, leading efforts to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care while advancing hospital operations, workforce initiatives and social impact. As a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Darey brings a...

Meghan Otis is a co-founder and partner at Lightspring Capital Partners, a majority women-led and women-owned private investment firm focused on buyouts in the lower middle-market. Prior to forming Lightspring, Meghan was a partner with...