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...

Jill Koski is the President and CEO of The Morton Arboretum located on 1,700 acres 25 miles west of Chicago. She oversees the comprehensive strategies and operations of the Arboretum, advancing the tree-focused vision, mission,...

Eleanor Esser Gorski is the CEO and President of the Chicago Architecture Center, the leading organization devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation and education. Gorski brings to the role...

Kimberly Motes was appointed the Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater in July 2023 and joined the organization in October. Previously, she spent nearly eight years as the Managing Director for the Tony Award winning...

DEBRA SNIDER is an author, speaker, mentor, no-longer-practicing lawyer, and former C-suite business executive. She is currently a business coach or mentor to individuals who work in the corporate, professional services, and nonprofit arenas. She...

Sarah Guernsey is Deputy Director and Senior Vice President for Curatorial Affairs at the Art Institute of Chicago. With a wide-ranging portfolio, she is a key partner in leading the museum’s strategic goals, strengthening its...

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...

Heather Becker, Chief Executive Officer, The Chicago Conservation Center, is an artist, author, and entrepreneur. She studied painting and art history on scholarship at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the International...