Authors

Maryiam Saifuddin

Senior Manager, Centene

Maryiam Saifuddin is a strategy-oriented leader in healthcare analytics, passionate about using data to improve member experience and retention.…

Executive Director, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund

Before his role as executive director, Brian Peckrill served as the fellows’ program director, where he was responsible for designing and…

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Chicago Public Schools

Paulina Muñoz is a senior assistant general counsel with Chicago Public Schools’ legal department. In this role, she negotiates…

Chief of Staff, Chicago Housing Authority

Kemena Brooks serves as Chief of Staff at the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). In this role, she supports executive leadership in advancing agency…

Senior Communications Associate, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Jamie Waters works in strategic communications on global issues with local impact, from defending philanthropic freedom and adopting emerging…

Executive Director, Provenance Research, Art Institute of Chicago

As executive director of provenance research, Jacques Schuhmacher oversees the study of the histories of ownership behind the Art Institute’s…

Associate Vice President for Global Academic Administration, IES Abroad

Lauren Ostrowski is a global nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in international programs, higher education administration,…

Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, William Blair

Marc Lacher is a managing director and wealth advisor with William Blair’s private wealth management group. He leads a team that provides bespoke…

Managing Partner, Kozonis Law, Ltd

Loukas Kozonis is an attorney, CPA, and civic leader bridging law, business, and public service. He is the founding partner of Kozonis Law, Ltd.,…

Global Director of Regulatory Affairs, ADM

Melissa Kessler is a regulatory and scientific affairs professional with nearly 20 years of experience ensuring compliance for cosmetics, food,…