Authors

Tony Hayes

VP Engineering, Industrial & Clean Technologies - US Midwest & South, IDA Ireland
Tony Hayes serves as vice president at IDA Ireland, the Irish Government's inward economic development agency. Based in Chicago, he works across…
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Matthew Halek

Strategic Advisor, P33 Chicago
Matthew Halek is a public servant and national security leader who served as a Special Advisor for Innovation in the Pentagon. Working at the…
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Veronica Glick

Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Veronica Glick is a partner in Mayer Brown LLP’s National Security and Cybersecurity practices, where she advises global institutions on…
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Brian Gill

Senior Director, Government Affairs & Policy, Shedd Aquarium
Brian Gill oversees government relations and legislative and policy agenda at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Through developing and maintaining key…
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Joe Frost

Assistant Vice President & Team Leader, Cyber Solutions Group, Aon
Joe Frost is a team leader and broker with Aon’s Cyber Solutions Technology E&O and Cyber Broking team in Chicago, where he also serves as the…
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Vanessa Flores Andersen

Sustainability Manager, Ferrara
As Ferrara’s sustainability manager, Vanessa Flores Andersen plays a central role in shaping the company’s sustainability vision and transforming…
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Vikas Didwania

Complex Litigation Counsel, Illinois Attorney General's Office
Vikas K. Didwania serves as complex litigation counsel at the Illinois Attorney General's Office. He helps lead Illinois's efforts to protect…
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Andrew Cockroft

Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP
As a global human capital and compliance attorney, Andrew Cockroft delivers workforce solutions to companies worldwide across nearly every major…
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Elizabeth Sidiropoulos

Chief Executive, South African Institute of International Affairs
Elizabeth Sidiropoulos is the Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). Her areas of expertise lie with…
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Abbie Castiglione

President, DT Institute
Abbie Castiglione serves as president of DT Institute, advancing the organization’s mission to partner with local communities and leaders to build…
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