Authors

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…

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…

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…

Partner, Mason Rocque

Patrick Hanley is a businessman and community leader in Winnetka, Illinois. He manages Mason Rocque, a family office investing in Midwest…

Political Consultant and Strategist

Alaina Hampton is a Democratic political consultant and strategist with more than a decade of experience working in political and advocacy…

Executive Vice President, Edelman

Ryan Farrell is a consultant at Edelman, the global communications firm. He advises senior clients at Fortune 500 companies,…

Executive Director, Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, University of Chicago

Erick Amick is the executive director of the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development at the University of…

Editor, Crain’s Chicago Business

Director, Crime Data Analytics, Detroit Police Department

Former US Navy Federal Executive Fellow

About Patricia Ajoy Captain Patricia Ajoy was the seventh United States Navy Federal Executive Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global…