Chiara Wrocinski is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of experience in organizational and talent development. She is a recognized legal industry executive with a track record for innovation, attracting top talent, and...

Nadia Rawlinson is the Co-owner & Operating Chairman of the WNBA championship-winning team Chicago Sky. In the capacity of chairman, Nadia leads the ownership group & oversees all business operations, strategy, and government relations. Additionally,...

Lauren Patnaude is a Partner at BDT & MSD Partners, responsible for execution of both investments and advisory engagements. BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to...

Carolyn B. Goldhaber President Carolyn Goldhaber is the President of Segall Bryant & Hamill, overseeing the firm’s operations and personnel decisions. She was previously the firm’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining SBH, Ms. Goldhaber...

Karen DeToro was named president, worksite division of CNO Financial Group in January 2024, and is responsible for sales and operations of the company’s worksite business. She previously served as CNO’s chief actuary from September...

Beth Marrion is a Senior Managing Director and Client Account Lead for one of Accenture’s largest global clients. She is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee and Client Account Lead for the Americas. With...

As CEO of The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group (The CAFE Group), Liz Thompson is deeply engaged in the social innovation and philanthropic communities. The CAFE Group provides financial and programmatic support to Leaders...

Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, is President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect. She has more...

As president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s largest and oldest community foundations, Andrea Sáenz works to bring to life a vision to realize a stronger and more prosperous Chicago...

Mary Smith served as President of the American Bar Association (ABA) from 2023-2024 and was the first Native American woman in this role. Mary is an independent board member and former CEO of a $6...