Marilynn Gardner is President and CEO of Navy Pier, where she oversees the operations, programming, and long-term vision of the Midwest’s most visited destination, welcoming more than 8 million guests annually. A lifelong Chicagoan, Gardner...

Julieta LaMalfa is a strategic CFO, SEC Qualified Financial Expert, and Public Company Board Director, Audit Chair, and Credit Risk Committee Member. She provides companies and boards with strategic and financial governance while advising on...

Chevy Humphrey, DBA, has been at the helm of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry as President and CEO since January 2021. Each year, under her stewardship, nearly 1.5 million visitors embark on journeys...

Julie is a dynamic leader with extensive experience managing complex investment advisor operations. As a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, she brings a reputation for strategic thinking, deep understanding of...

Justice Joy Virginia Cunningham was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2022. She was elected to a full term in 2024. Prior to her judicial service Justice Cunningham served as Senior Vice President -General...

Ann Marie Wright is the U.S. Chief Risk Officer for BMO Financial Group. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the organization is effectively identifying and managing the risks in the business and...

Clare Metcalf serves as the Co-Lead for Americas and leads significant CFO searches and succession projects across sectors. Based in Chicago, she works in a wide range of industries to help CFOs recruit top talent,...

Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento has spent nearly three decades focused on issues of social justice, including educational equity, workforce development, and economic empowerment. She is the Chief Executive Officer of The Revel Group, a...

Lanesha Minnix is currently Executive Vice President and General Counsel for BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). She was formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a Fortune 50 integrated...

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...