Authors

Lauren Ostrowski

Associate Vice President for Global Academic Administration, IES Abroad
Lauren Ostrowski is a global nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in international programs, higher education administration,…
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Marc Lacher

Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, William Blair
Marc Lacher is a managing director and wealth advisor with William Blair’s private wealth management group. He leads a team that provides bespoke…
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Loukas Kozonis

Managing Partner, Kozonis Law, Ltd
Loukas Kozonis is an attorney, CPA, and civic leader bridging law, business, and public service. He is the founding partner of Kozonis Law, Ltd.,…
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Melissa Kessler

Global Director of Regulatory Affairs, ADM
Melissa Kessler is a regulatory and scientific affairs professional with nearly 20 years of experience ensuring compliance for cosmetics, food,…
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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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