Authors

Mary Ann Ahern

Political Reporter, NBC5 Chicago

Mary Ann Ahern joined NBC5 News in March 1989 and was named political reporter in 2006. She has covered campaigns from the White House to…

Representative, Illinois 16th District

Darin LaHood has represented Illinois in Congress since 2015, first serving the 18th district and currently…

Representative, Illinois 5th District

Mike Quigley has represented Illinois' 5th District in Congress since 2009. He serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on…

Chief Executive Officer, Wilburn Strategic Solutions, Inc.

Kuliva Wilburn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Drexel University, a Master of Public Health degree from the University of…

Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Strategist, Bank of America

In his current role, Eric Weinheimer offers tailored consulting and advisory services to the boards of directors and senior leaders of nonprofit…

Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Shalini Unnikrishnan is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's healthcare and social impact practices. In healthcare, she advises clients in…

Co-Founder & Partner, ATG Samata

Lisa G. Thomas has extensive experience in venture capital and private equity investing, governance, and operations in emerging markets. She is…

Vice President, Global Account Management Team, VISTRA

Linhard Stepf, a 10-plus-year veteran in foreign direct investments and economic development marketing, is currently the vice president of VISTRA…

Group Chief Executive Officer, Aisle Rocket

Ross Shelleman is the CEO of Aisle Rocket, after previously serving as president and CEO of Target Data, a venture-backed "Big Data" and analytics…

Principal, Main Street Investment Advisors, LLC

Alexander Ross is a certified financial planner and a principal at Main Street Investment Advisors, LLC, as well as the owner of Pallas…