Authors

Carolyn Baer

Program Manager, Global Health Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Carolyn Baer is a global health specialist with over 20 years of experience leading programs focused on reproductive health for women and girls in…

Partner, Chicago Ventures

Kevin Willer is a partner at Chicago Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund. He oversees all aspects of Chicago Ventures, including fund…

Circuit Judge, Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals

Michael Scudder Jr. is a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned his BBA as co-valedictorian from…

Managing Director, JC&D Retail

Jason Schmitt is a global CEO with a track record of unlocking growth across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies in retail and…

President & Chief Operating Officer, The Ruskin Group

Ryan Ruskin serves as president and chief operating officer of the Ruskin Group, a 105-year-old family packaging company and industry leader in…

President, Next Chapter Holdings

Lisa Pattis is president of Next Chapter Holdings, where she manages investments for the Pattis family and the Pattis Family Foundation, investing…

Consultant, Management Consultants for the Arts

Before becoming a consultant, Jason Palmquist was the executive director of  Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, having spent his early career in…

Former Assistant Vice President for Global Initiatives, University of Chicago

At the University of Chicago, Eileen McCarthy, now retired, facilitated and oversaw university-wide global initiatives, including the development…

Educational and Organizational Development Consultant

Lila Leff cofounded and directed Illinois’ first federally funded School-to-Work Initiative, EDGE/UP, to help high-poverty students succeed in…

Chief Financial Officer, Popmenu

Mark Hoyt is Popmenu’s first chief financial officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in leading financial performance for global SaaS…