Authors
Lydia Stazen
Director of Policy Operations, Chapin Hall
Lydia Stazen is a globally recognized leader and subject matter expert with two decades of experience across policy organizations, public-private…

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…

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…

Juan Rossi
Vice President of Global Texturants and Wholesome Ingredients, 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…

Yasmeen Muhammad
Associate Superintendent of Academic Excellence, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District
Yasmeen Muhammad has passionately served Chicago Public Schools for over 17 years. She is the humble principal of Louis Nettelhorst Elementary…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Kelwin Harris
Chief Civic Engagement Officer, Deputy Assessor, Cook County Assessor's Office
Kelwin Harris is the chief civic engagement officer and deputy assessor with the Cook County Assessor’s Office, where he leads public…
