Laura Thonn is currently the Chicago Office Managing Partner and has over 25 years of experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) serving clients primarily as a Trust Solutions partner in the consumer markets and industrial products...

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...

Christine DeBiase is executive vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for The Allstate Corporation. In her role, she oversees Allstate’s law and regulation organization including corporate governance, compliance and litigation management,...

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...

Darlene Oliver Hightower, J.D., is President & CEO of Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), an independent nonpartisan regional planning and policy organization. Darlene leads the organization’s strategic vision, shaping ambitious goals that will strengthen the impact...

Amy J. St. Eve was appointed as a United States Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Circuit in 2018. Prior to her appointment, Judge St. Eve served as a United States District Court Judge for...

Ann Marie Wright is the U.S. Chief Risk Officer for BMO Financial Group. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the organization is effectively identifying and managing the risks in the business and...

Chiara Wrocinski is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of experience in organizational and talent development. She is a recognized legal industry executive with a track record for innovation, attracting top talent, and...

Sheryl joined Mortenson in 2003 and currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of our Chicago office leading the business development, marketing, design, and construction teams. Sheryl brings energy to each and every day...

Mariana Souto-Manning, PhD, became Erikson’s fifth President in September 2021. Mariana has served as professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University and held additional academic appointments at the University of Iceland and King’s College London....