Katherine Baicker, PhD, is the Provost of the University of Chicago and the Emmett Dedmon Professor at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. She received her BA in economics from Yale and...

Anita Alvarez is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Disputes & Investigations in Chicago. A highly skilled trial lawyer, she specializes in leading complex internal investigations and advising clients in the areas of financial...

Former CFO with extensive operational experience in the insurance industry. Experienced corporate board member in both public and private environments in a variety of industries with audit committee, governance committee and compensation committee roles.

Susan is a business and community leader who is passionate about guiding companies and not-for-profits to transformative growth and innovation. She serves as Managing Director of Golden Seeds, a venture firm investing in women founded/led...

Donna Stevenson founded Stevenson Crane Service in 1989 with a single small truck crane to service contractors requiring material hoisting in the Chicago area. Capitalizing on the opportunity to reach into adjacent supportive markets, Stevenson...