Karen DeToro was named president, worksite division of CNO Financial Group in January 2024, and is responsible for sales and operations of the company’s worksite business. She previously served as CNO’s chief actuary from September...

Beth Marrion is a Senior Managing Director and Client Account Lead for one of Accenture’s largest global clients. She is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee and Client Account Lead for the Americas. With...

As CEO of The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group (The CAFE Group), Liz Thompson is deeply engaged in the social innovation and philanthropic communities. The CAFE Group provides financial and programmatic support to Leaders...

Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, is President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect. She has more...

As president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s largest and oldest community foundations, Andrea Sáenz works to bring to life a vision to realize a stronger and more prosperous Chicago...

Mary Smith served as President of the American Bar Association (ABA) from 2023-2024 and was the first Native American woman in this role. Mary is an independent board member and former CEO of a $6...

Deidra (Dee) Merriwether is a highly skilled leader with deep business insights garnered over a 25-year career across different industries. Currently Grainger’s Chief Financial Officer, Dee is known for her commitment to delivering top quartile...

Sandya Dandamudi is President of GI Stone, located in Chicago. Founded 28 years ago by her mother Rani Dandamudi, GI Stone is WBE/MBE certified, a signatory to Union Local 21, and a vital employer. Sandya’s...

Judy (Statum) Toland is an award winning, transformational CMO, with an engineering foundation. In May of 2023, she was appointed the role of Vice President, Global Audience Marketing. This role is responsible for the business...

Glena G. Temple. PhD serves as the 11th president of Dominican University in River Forest, IL, starting her service at the university in 2021. Under her leadership, the university has seen record enrollment in their...