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...

Marcella believes in the transformative power of higher education, a commitment grounded in her family’s experiences. She grew up in New York City, the second daughter of parents who appreciated education all the more because...

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...

Kimberley Darey, MD, MBA, CPE serves as President of Elmhurst Hospital, leading efforts to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care while advancing hospital operations, workforce initiatives and social impact. As a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Darey brings a...

Anne has worked the the construction industry for over 40 years. She began as an intern and eventually an Estimator for a large Heavy Highway firm in Indiana. She returned to Illinois to work for...

Kathy Seegebrecht is the former SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and retired in 2026. She joined UL in 2015 and was responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and...

Jackie Koo AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, IIDAis the Founding Principal of KOO, an award-winning integrated Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban Planning firm established in 2005 and recipient of the 2023 Chicago Firm Award. KOO’s first...

President & CEO, First Women’s Bank, a women founded, owned, and led bank and the only bank ever formed to strategically serve the women’s economy and close the gender lending gap nationally. Previously, Markowitz served...