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,…

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…

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.,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sustainability Manager, Ferrara

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