Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Nicole R. Robinson has spent her career building bridges between communities, individuals, government, and business leaders. Today Nicole serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the YWCA Metropolitan...

Rachel Bishop is an expert in the consumer products industry, with a career spanning two decades of leadership. Rachel was appointed as an independent board member of Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) in 2022, and was...

Amy Lawless – Partner – The Dearborn Spend some time with Amy Lawless and you’ll quickly learn that Amy is most passionate about people. As a co-owner of The Dearborn, Amy touches every interaction with...

Nida Ghaffar is a trusted real estate attorney and the Office Managing Partner for the Husch Blackwell LLP Chicago office. Nida focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions and dispositions, retail, industrial, and office leasing...

As Chief Financial Officer at Maven Clinic, the leading virtual clinic for women’s and family health, Katie Rooney leads the finance organization and manages all aspects of financial management and reporting for the business. Previously,...

TERESA WILTON HARMON is the managing partner of Sidley’s Chicago office and a partner in the firm’s Global Finance practice area, focusing on financial transactions and commercial law. Her financial transactions experience includes secured and...

Julie is a dynamic leader with extensive experience managing complex investment advisor operations. As a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, she brings a reputation for strategic thinking, deep understanding of...

Senior Executive, Business Leader, Former Equity Sell-side Analyst, Board Member and Advisor with a career record of success in providing thought leadership, strategic vision, and business insight leading to significant business growth and shareholder value....

Mary Lee has served in C-suite leadership roles in public and private companies across the publishing, graphic communications, educational services and direct marketing industries. She currently serves on the boards of Utah-based Larry H. Miller...