Authors

Bridget Gainer

Commissioner, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Bridget Gainer is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where she chairs the pension committee and leads the reform of the county's…

Managing General Partner & Co-Founder, Buoyant Ventures

Amy Francetic's career spans over 20 years of high-technology entrepreneurship, private equity, and research. She previously founded and led…

President & Founder, DSF Strategies

Deb Fiddelke has led strategic communications and government relations for some of the world’s most influential organizations. She served in the…

Board Member, Ms. Foundation for Women

Kaberi Banerjee Murthy is a philanthropic leader committed to transforming philanthropy by shifting power to historically underserved communities…

Program Manager, Global Health Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Carolyn Baer is a global health specialist with over 20 years of experience leading programs focused on reproductive health for women and girls in…

Partner, Chicago Ventures

Kevin Willer is a partner at Chicago Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund. He oversees all aspects of Chicago Ventures, including fund…

Circuit Judge, Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals

Michael Scudder Jr. is a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned his BBA as co-valedictorian from…

Former Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Initiatives The Jones Group

Jason Schmitt, now retired, formerly led strategic planning and acquisition efforts for the Jones Group, a Fortune 500 fashion company with 35…

President & Chief Operating Officer, The Ruskin Group

Ryan Ruskin serves as president and chief operating officer of the Ruskin Group, a 105-year-old family packaging company and industry leader in…

President, Next Chapter Holdings

Lisa Pattis is president of Next Chapter Holdings, where she manages investments for the Pattis family and the Pattis Family Foundation, investing…