Authors

Ben van Loon

Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief, Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE)

Ben van Loon is an award-winning writer, researcher, and association leader from Chicago. By day he serves as managing director and editor-in-…

Partner, Fiducient Advisors

Chad Tischer joined Fiducient Advisors in 2003. As a partner and senior consultant, he counsels wealthy families, nonprofit organizations, and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…