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 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...

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 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...

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...

Nina Appel is the former Dean of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She joined the full time faculty in 1973, served as Associate Dean from 1976-1983, and as Dean for 21 years till she...

After working for City Bonded Messenger Service for 14 years, Phyllis Apelbaum founded what is now the largest woman-owned messenger service in the state of Illinois. As president for over 30 years, she has evolved...

Roula Alakiotou, FAIA is the Principal Architect and Founder of Roula Associates Architects, Chtd., a leading Chicago firm, 100% woman-owned. Her architectural practice embraces municipal, industrial, commercial and residential projects with a particular emphasis on...