Elizabeth Dunlop Richter is president of The Richter Group, a strategic communications consulting practice that support both nonprofit and commercial organizations with expertise in branding, messaging, communications strategy, public relations, video production and communications planning....

Born June 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Julieanna L. Richardson created a unique path to founding and heading up the largest national collection effort of African American video oral histories on record. With a diverse...

A longstanding proponent of Chicago’s tourism and hospitality industry, Lynn Osmond has taken the reins as President and CEO of Choose Chicago—the first woman to helm the organization. Osmond previously served as President and CEO...

Michelle Larson attributes her career path to looking up, literally. Growing up in Alaska she enjoyed the beauty of the Northern Lights, and she became further captivated by astronomy in her 20s when she pointed...

Sarah Guernsey is Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at the Art Institute of Chicago. She oversees the departments of Academic Engagement and Research, Conservation, Design, Digital Experience, Imaging, Publishing, Registration, and the Ryerson and Burnham...

A visionary, strategist and passionate advocate of our city – that’s how Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Bruce Rauner and many others describe Marilynn Gardner. As President and CEO of Navy Pier, Inc., one of...

Jean M. Franczyk is president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She comes to the Garden after serving as the deputy director of the Science Museum in London, the flagship museum within the United...

Bridget C. Coughlin, PhD serves as President & CEO of Shedd Aquarium providing strategic oversight and direction to all activities and initiatives for the world-class institution. Her experience and expertise is dedicated to long-term planning...