Thea Flaum
In 1976, Thea Flaum created a television show that redefined the way an entire generation learned about the movies. She put two Chicago film critics, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, in a movie theater balcony,...
Kristine Fallon
Kristine K. Fallon has been a pioneer in applying information technology to architecture, engineering, construction and facility management since the 1970’s. After 15 years leading IT strategy and deployment in large firms, she founded Kristine...
Edith H Falk
Edith Falk’s career spans more than 40 years in non-profit institutional advancement. As CEO of Campbell & Company, a national consulting firm serving non-profit organizations, she designed and provided strategic counsel on fundraising and marketing...
Mary Dempsey
Since 2004, Mary Dempsey has served as President of the Philip H. Corboy Foundation. The work of the Foundation is devoted to education, arts and culture, social justice, access to the courts and preserving the...
Roxanne Decyk
Roxanne Decyk has taken on the role of Corporate Affairs Director for the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies. In this capacity, she oversees regional business coordination, global government affairs, communications, policy, security and HSE...
Barbara Flynn Currie
State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie represents the 25th District, which includes portions of the Chicago communities of Woodlawn, South Shore, Hyde Park and Kenwood. She has served the people of the 25th District since 1979,...
Mary Ann Childers
Media Consultant Mary Ann Childers has achieved success on both sides of the camera. As a consultant to the Chicago-based Res Publica Group public affairs firm, her own media firm, Mary Ann Childers, Inc., specializes...
Patricia A. Cafferata
Patricia A. Cafferata was President & CEO of Young & Rubicam Chicago for 13 years. Retired in 1999. Previously at DDB Chicago for 13 years in consumer research. Last position was SVP, Research Director, and...
Carole Kaim Bellows
Carol Ross Barney
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA, is the recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal. She is a renowned Architect for her expertise in civic space design and her dedication to creating exceptional...