Deb Boyda is an accomplished board director and former CEO with a track record of leading companies to accelerated growth, profit expansion and enhanced shareholder value. As a board director, Deb has robust experience working...

Kate is the executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, where she is responsible for the transformation of the company’s culture by leading a global team of over 800 professionals....

ResponsibilitiesLynn is the Midwest Region Leader for Aon, which includes offices in Chicago, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, and Pittsburgh. As the Midwest Region Leader at Aon, she leads our teams in nine...

A veteran award-winning media executive, Montgomery is currently Executive Vice President, Head of Unscripted Programming for OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and oversees all Oprah Branded content (Oprah’s Book Club, prime time interviews, Super Soul, live...

Laurie Elish-Piper, Ph.D. serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of Northern Illinois University (NIU). In this role, her work focuses on student experience and success, academic innovation and efficiency, adult learner and transfer...

Regina Stilp is a leading commercial real estate developer with over 30 years’ experience developing properties that strengthen cities. As Founding Principal of Farpoint Development, Regina co-founded the firm in 2016 and has guided its...

Jen is a dynamic leader known for her clarity, focus, and deep commitment to solving real business challenges. She inspires teams to uncover what truly drives brands and reignites relevance. With a sharp, business-first mindset,...

Sarah Miller is an Audit Partner with 26 years of experience serving clients from global corporations to private enterprises across diverse industries. Sarah currently leads EY’s Chicago audit practice, managing a large team of partners...

Monique B. Jones, LCSW, is a visionary leader and nationally respected voice on mental health, philanthropy, and racial equity. Her career and civic leadership are grounded at the intersection of vulnerability and systems-where individuals and...

Jamie Redmond is a Partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Redmond, where she leads corporate strategy and operations across governance, human resources, finance, marketing, IT, legal, and corporate philanthropy. Since joining the firm in...