ResponsibilitiesLynn is the Midwest Region Leader for Aon, which includes offices in Chicago, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, and Pittsburgh. As the Midwest Region Leader at Aon, she leads our teams in nine...

Jen is a dynamic leader known for her clarity, focus, and deep commitment to solving real business challenges. She inspires teams to uncover what truly drives brands and reignites relevance. With a sharp, business-first mindset,...

Monique B. Jones, LCSW, is a visionary leader and nationally respected voice on mental health, philanthropy, and racial equity. Her career and civic leadership are grounded at the intersection of vulnerability and systems-where individuals and...

Jamie Redmond is a Partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Redmond, where she leads corporate strategy and operations across governance, human resources, finance, marketing, IT, legal, and corporate philanthropy. Since joining the firm in...

As the former EVP & Global Chief People Officer at Kraft Heinz, Melissa has focused on fueling the limitless potential of more than 36,000 employees around the world. She is incredibly proud of the transformation...

Janet Foutty is the executive chair of the board of Deloitte US, the largest professional services organization in the United States. Janet has held this role since 2019 after serving as chair and CEO of...

Damla Gerhart is an Executive Regional Director for Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Chicago, with approximately 52,000 professionals in 400 offices across 60 countries. There, she leads growth,...

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...

Alyssa D. Quinlan serves as Head of Advisor Relationships and Strategic Partnerships at Northern Trust. In this role, she leads the firm’s strategy for engaging with professional advisors and strengthens collaboration with key law, accounting,...

Meghan Otis is a co-founder and partner at Lightspring Capital Partners, a majority women-led and women-owned private investment firm focused on buyouts in the lower middle-market. Prior to forming Lightspring, Meghan was a partner with...