Global by Design: Rising Leaders Shaping Chicago

In-Person
Local leaders from across sectors reflect on their work strengthening Chicago's presence on the global stage.
Members of the Emerging Leaders Program sit around a roundtable at Twin Oaks in Washington DC.
Jun
17
Speakers
Ellie Bahrmasel
Ryan Farrell
Harley Jones
Mika Clark Tupy
Date and Time
Doors Open: 5:15 PM
Location
Chicago Council Conference Center, 130 E Randolph Street or via YouTube
Who Can Attend

COST AND REGISTRATION

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About This Event

Chicago has long been a crossroads of commerce, culture, and innovation, but what does it truly mean to be a global city in today’s world? Join us for a timely and energizing conversation about how Chicago can deepen its impact on the international stage and what it will take from the next generation of leadership to get us there. 

Our speakers—private, public, and non-profit leaders who participated in the Council’s Emerging Leaders Program—will discuss how a background in global affairs has informed their thinking, work, and leadership. They’ll reflect on the skills, mindset, and commitments needed to build a Chicago that not only participates in global dialogue but helps lead it.

Come ready to engage with fellow changemakers, strategists, and innovators as we envision a Chicago that is more connected, more influential, and more prepared to lead globally. 

A short moderated conversation with our panelists will be followed by an opportunity to network over light snacks.

About the Speakers
Ellie Bahrmasel
Founder & CEO, Peranaut
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Ellie Bahrmasel is the Founder and CEO of Peranaut, a consumer house shaping the future for a flourishing life in the Age of the Centenarian. Peranaut invests in bold, early-stage consumer tech and brand startups through a mix of capital, community, and strategic support.
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Ryan Farrell
Executive Vice President, Edelman
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Ryan Farrell is a consultant at Edelman, the global communications firm. He advises senior clients at Fortune 500 companies, international NGOs and nonprofits on corporate positioning, narrative and messaging.
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Harley Jones
Director of Domestic Programs at Project HOPE
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Harley Jones is a mission-driven leader with 21 years of experience in non-profit and emergency management. As the Director of Domestic Programs at Project HOPE, a global health NGO, he leads strategic partnerships and health initiatives with community health centers, free clinics, and public health departments across the country.
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Mika Clark Tupy
Managing Director, Alliances, United Airlines
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Mika Clark Tupy is Managing Director - Alliances at United Airlines where she oversees the global strategic direction for United’s Alliance Operations team which strives for a seamless customer experience across United and its partners’ networks and is responsible for the development of partnerships with Pacific and Latin American based airlines to support United’s global network.
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Emerging Leaders Program

Learn more about the Council’s Emerging Leaders Program and how participants like Ellie, Ryan, Harley, and Mika deepen their understanding of global issues and cultivate the skills needed to become global leaders in Chicago. Applications for the class of 2026 open July 10, 2025.

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