Authors

Christopher Swann

Senior Program Manager, Feeding America
With a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Christopher Swann's impactful journey at Feeding America began as an intern and ascended to…
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Lydia Stazen

Executive Director, Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness
Lydia Stazen is the executive director of Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH), where she oversees global homeless policy development and…
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Kathleen Slingerland

Manager, Regulatory Affairs; Nature's Fynd
Kathleen Slingerland is a manager of regulatory affairs at Nature's Fynd, a company that develops a sustainable microbe-based alternative protein…
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Agneis Schultz

Vice President, Community Innovation and Impact, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Agneis Schultz serves as the vice president of community innovation and impact at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. In her role, she leads…
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Juan Rossi

Vice President, Archer Daniels Midland
Juan P Rossi (JP) is a vice president for the nutrition division at Archer Daniels Midland, based out of Chicago. He has over 20 years of combined…
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Yasmeen Muhammad-Leonard

Principal, Louis Nettelhorst Elementary School
Yasmeen Muhammad has passionately served Chicago Public Schools for over 17 years. She is the humble principal of Louis Nettelhorst Elementary…
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Juan Pablo Moreno

Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Juan Pablo Moreno is a partner of Mayer Brown’s Banking & Finance practice and the Latin American & Caribbean group. Born and raised…
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Mike Lombardo

Principal, Blue Star Properties
Mike Lombardo is principal, managing broker, and attorney for Blue Star Properties, which owns over one million square feet of office,…
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Julia Lane

Assistant Vice President for Science, University of Chicago
Julia Lane is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies across the University of Chicago’s science, engineering, and innovation…
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Tina Kotrych

Senior Investment Officer, Consulate General of Canada in Chicago
Tina Kotrych is the senior investment officer at the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago. In this role, she leverages broad networks on both…
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