Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda became Chancellor at the University of Illinois Chicago in July 2023. She is leading the university’s efforts around student success, enhanced research infrastructure, progress on key Chicago policy issues, partnerships with...

Lisa Wagamon has been appointed president of RUSH Health, our clinically integrated network of more than 2,300 providers. Lisa has extensive experience in both provider and payor contracting, including commercial insurance, exchange HIX, Medicare and...

Kristyn Cook is executive vice president and chief agency, sales & marketing officer at State Farm®. She is head of the company’s sales and distribution function and leads more than 19,000 State Farm agencies who...

Connie L. Lindsey is the former Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Northern Trust, Chicago. Prior to her retirement, she was responsible for the design and implementation of the global Corporate...

Francia Harrington is a philanthropy professional, known in the business community and nonprofit sector as a leader, collaborator and mentor in civic engagement, corporate responsibility, strategic partnerships and diversity. Ms. Harrington’s career has included leadership...

Laura Thonn is currently the Chicago Office Managing Partner and has over 25 years of experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) serving clients primarily as a Trust Solutions partner in the consumer markets and industrial products...

Susan King is a Principal at HED where she oversees the firm’s housing and community work across the Midwest. An unrelenting advocate for sustainable design, attainable housing, social justice, and issues of diversity, much of...

Darlene Oliver Hightower, J.D., is President & CEO of Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), an independent nonpartisan regional planning and policy organization. Darlene leads the organization’s strategic vision, shaping ambitious goals that will strengthen the impact...

Alex Taylor is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Human Resources Officer for Northern Trust. In this role, she is responsible for implementing an inclusive and competitive talent strategy designed to support our business...

Christine DeBiase is executive vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for The Allstate Corporation. In her role, she oversees Allstate’s law and regulation organization including corporate governance, compliance and litigation management,...