Next Generation Working Group
The Next Generation Working Group is a select group of dedicated, passionate, and globally curious young leaders who are part of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs community.
Members are chosen to represent a diverse group, who will contribute professional expertise and lived experiences to further our shared mission. They influence the Council as we support the next generation in shaping a more open and promising world, by informing them, inspiring them, and inviting them to get involved in global problem-solving, leading to impactful investments in the future.
Meet the members of the Next Generation Working Group
Samantha Bakes
Associate at BDT & MSD
Sam is an Associate at BDT & MSD, working on the Philanthropy and Social Impact team. In this role, she supports the firm and their clients on philanthropic and impact investing initiatives.
Alyse Deutsch-Kramer
Associate Director, APCO
Alyse Deutsch-Kramer is an associate director at APCO, where she advises companies and organizations on corporate reputation, geopolitical risk, and public affairs, helping them navigate the business implications of political and economic change. She brings an international perspective shaped by her experience living, working, and studying in Beijing.
Malcolm Flores
Assistant Budget Director, City of Chicago
Malcolm Flores is a public policy and development professional serving as assistant budget director for data analytics at the City of Chicago, where he oversees data-driven financial and performance monitoring and analysis of the City’s capital and grant programs, including federal funds.
Adam Ladhani
Operations, Stripe
Adam Ladhani enjoys solving problems in heavily regulated environments to improve people’s lives, first as a consultant and now in tech. He has lived, worked, and studied across several countries, and he is passionate about bringing people together through service and mentorship.
Malia Minarik
Network Planning & Strategy, United Airlines
Malia Minarik is a manager on United Airlines’ network planning team, which plans and optimizes the airline’s long-term route network. In this role, she oversees planning and long-term strategy for United’s Canadian and ski destinations and supports broader strategy initiatives.
Gabriel Moskow
Senior Consultant, BearingPoint
Gabriel Moskow is a senior consultant at BearingPoint, a global consulting firm. He advises industrial companies on operational alignment and technology modernization across their US presence, serving organizations headquartered in the United States, France, and Belgium.
Private Banker, JP Morgan
Jacques Philoctete has an affinity for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and is experienced in helping clients who desire to align wealth with their personal priorities. He's passionate about lifting up under-served communities and serves on the board of the Help Youth non-profit organization, among others.
Graduate Student MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Marko Supronyuk is a Chicago-based management consultant, community activist, and policy analyst with international experience. Most recently, he completed his full-time Master's in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
Tram Truong
Healthcare Strategy Advisory, Vizient Inc
Tram Truong is part of the strategy insights delivery team at Vizient, where she partners with senior leaders at health systems to turn market intelligence and analytics into insights on growth, demand, and competitive position. Born in Vietnam and educated in Australia and the United States, she is passionate about expanding access to opportunity across borders.