Tracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago, part of a national network of journalism pooled funds. The Chicago fund is based at The Chicago Community Trust. Baim has 41 years of community journalism...

Julieta LaMalfa is a strategic CFO, SEC Qualified Financial Expert, and Public Company Board Director, Audit Chair, and Credit Risk Committee Member. She provides companies and boards with strategic and financial governance while advising on...

Kelly Graves CEO, FCB Chicago An agency leader with over 20 years of experience, Kelly recognizes the powerful role that creativity can play when it comes to solving the most challenging business problems. Known for...

Esther is a transformative, multi-sector business executive who architects growth at the intersection of brand/marketing/healthcare strategy, audience intelligence and AI-powered innovation – delivering measurable outcomes for some of the world?s most recognized brands. A trusted...

Retired. Among the first wave of women into television news (CBS) in the early 1970’s. Began and headed the first consumer investigative unit in broadcast news. (Factfinder)Named the Best Consumer Reporter in the Country by...

A seasoned professional with more than thirty years’ experience at executive levels in both public and private companies, as well as multiple company directorships. Christie presently serves on the boards of the Offutt Companies, Scent...

Sandra Cordova Micek is President & CEO of Window To The World Communications, Inc., parent organization of WTTW, Chicago’s PBS station and WFMT, Chicago’s classical music radio station. Micek is responsible for all strategic, financial,...

Alison Scholly is Managing Director of Public Media Company, a national non-profit strategic consultancy with a mission to foster innovative and sustainable public media throughout the U.S. Scholly is one of the most trustedadvisors in...

As Director, Radio Disney Station Group, Karyn Esken currently oversees the sales, marketing and operational efforts of Radio Disney local stations in the following markets: New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City...

At Google she leads +50B business at the center of the evolving digital marketing landscape of generative AI, rapid consumer change and business transformation. She also oversees Google’s expanding presence in the Midwest as site...