More than 50 resident and nonresident fellows offer research, analysis, and commentary on US foreign policy and public opinion, global food security, and global cities.
Prior to Embark Strategies, Sonya Anderson supported the development of early childhood education programs and policies for the Ounce of Prevention Fund. She previously worked for the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, overseeing their domestic and international work in education.
Carolyn Baer is a global health specialist with over 20 years of experience leading programs focused on reproductive health for women and girls in humanitarian settings, as well as infectious disease surveillance and response. She played a key role in launching the Center for Global Health and currently oversees global medical research and educational initiatives.
Kamran Bajwa specializes in complex international legal matters, particularly in the Middle East and emerging markets. He has advised major international NGOs on intercultural dialogue across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. He's lived in Dubai, Cairo, and Bahrain, and has worked in over 20 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Paul Bauerschmidt serves as the head of technology for digital assets at Millennium Management, a global multi-strategy investment firm. Previously, he led new growth initiatives in OTC markets as executive director of OTC products at the CME Group, owner of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and also held leadership positions in corporate development and technology.
Craig Bennett, now retired, was one of eight executive committee members responsible for managing the strategic direction of Recycled Energy Development, LLC, an independent power producer that acquires, develops, owns, and operates industrial cogeneration and waste heat/gas recovery projects. They worked to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of steam and electricity for host companies.
At Trident DMG, Logan Booth provides multi-disciplinary counsel on business-critical issues at the intersection of law, policy, and commerce. In addition to his civilian career, he's an officer in the US Navy Reserve serving in the intelligence and public affairs communities, and he's licensed to practice law in both Illinois and New York.
Daniel Bryant is the former founder and chief executive officer of Sheridan Road Financial, an investment consulting and management company that services middle-market companies and their executives. Before founding Sheridan Road, he was a senior investment banker at several investment banks, including Robertson Stephens in San Francisco and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in Chicago.
With 20 years in financial services, Olga Camargo excels in advising diverse industries on operations, retirement plans, and innovative payroll solutions. Recognized nationally for her leadership in diversity, she's a trusted advisor to growing businesses and policymakers.
Brendan Carroll is a senior partner at Victory Park Capital Advisors (VPC), which he co-founded in 2007, where he's responsible for strategic initiatives and firm operations. He's a frequent speaker at industry conferences, serves on the board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, and was named a 2023 Notable Leader in Finance by Crain’s Chicago Business.
In his previous role at Novartis Consumer Health, Jason Carter was a strategic advisor to the consumer health division, guiding various domestic and international issues. His work covered corporate governance, business development, compliance in sales and marketing, and government affairs. He also represented the company before federal regulatory agencies.
