As the first President and CEO of Navy Pier, lifelong Chicagoan Marilynn Gardner is responsible for the multifaceted operations, programming, and fiscal health of the Midwest’s most visited cultural destination. The hallmark of her tenure...

Jean M. Franczyk is President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Garden is one of the world’s largest and most popular botanic gardens, hosting 1.3 million visits a year while reaching tens of...

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...