Jennifer Lyons is an award-winning television news executive with 37 years of experience in local and national media. She currently serves as Regional President and General Manager for CBS Chicago and CBS Detroit.Throughout her career,...

Gloria Castillo is a business and civic leader and an advocate for social and economic justice. She is the former director of We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery, a multi-faceted, five-year initiative...

Cheryl Francis is co-founder and co-chairman of Corporate Leadership Center (CLC), a mission-driven, non-profit which partners with CEOs, respected academics, and expert practitioners to advance corporate leaders and leadership practices through its two programs: CEO...

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,...

In March 2020, Karen Tamley became the new President and CEO of Access Living, a Chicago-based service and advocacy non-profit organization for people with disabilities. In her new role, Karen has returned to her roots,...

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...

Dhuanne Dodrill is the President & CEO of PAXXUS, Inc. a leading manufacturer of engineered flexible materials and packaging for the healthcare market. Under Dhuanne’s guidance, PAXXUS has expanded its manufacturing globally becoming the supplier...

Joan Bottarini is the Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and has been with the Company since 2000. Joan previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Americas and as Vice President, Hotel...

Mary Jo Herseth is the Principal of Starland Consulting LLC and the former Senior Vice President and National Head of Banking for Harris Private Bank. Ms. Herseth joined Harris Private Bank in September 2009 after...