As the former EVP & Global Chief People Officer at Kraft Heinz, Melissa has focused on fueling the limitless potential of more than 36,000 employees around the world. She is incredibly proud of the transformation...

Janet Foutty is the executive chair of the board of Deloitte US, the largest professional services organization in the United States. Janet has held this role since 2019 after serving as chair and CEO of...

Damla Gerhart is an Executive Regional Director for Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Chicago, with approximately 52,000 professionals in 400 offices across 60 countries. There, she leads growth,...

Tracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago, part of a national network of journalism pooled funds. The Chicago fund is based at The Chicago Community Trust. Baim has 41 years of community journalism...

As Chief Financial Officer at Maven Clinic, the leading virtual clinic for women’s and family health, Katie Rooney leads the finance organization and manages all aspects of financial management and reporting for the business. Previously,...

Alyssa D. Quinlan serves as Head of Advisor Relationships and Strategic Partnerships at Northern Trust. In this role, she leads the firm’s strategy for engaging with professional advisors and strengthens collaboration with key law, accounting,...

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...

Lisa M. Key is the Executive Director of the Driehaus Museum, a nationally recognized museum of art, architecture and design located steps away from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. As Executive Director, Key has provided transformative leadership...

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...