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Cohort, 2016, Industry, Science, Technology, & Innovation, Sector, Non-profit, Sean Shelby was previously a vice president at Isobar, a global digital marketing agency, where he partners with clients to create solutions integrating strategy, design, and technology into digital experiences. As a m...

Alliances have long been one of America's greatest strategic advantages. At 250, the United States must redefine its partnerships for a transformed geopolitical and technological era.

Cohort, 2016, Industry, Healthcare, Sector, Academia, Currently at Yale University, Dr. Aisha Sethi also has experience serving on the steering committee as an assistant director of outreach for the Center for Global Health at the University of Chicago. After attending medical school in Pakistan,...

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Cohort, 2016, Industry, Advocacy & International Development, Sector, Non-profit, Nicole Robinson has spent her career building a bridge between communities, individuals, and corporations. In her current roles, she leads community programs designed to promote good nutrition, healthy lifestyles, a...

Cohort, 2018, Industry, Environment & Sustainability, Sector, Private Sector, Social Media, Josh Ellis is the co-founder and executive director of SUM, a company that creates restorative outdoor experiences for groups throughout Chicagoland—from staff retreats and wellness outings to community ...

Cohort, 2024, Industry, Healthcare, Sector, Non-profit, Arshia Wajid is a Healthcare Executive with nearly 20 years of experience contributing to transformational journeys for many healthcare organizations, including Northwestern Medicine, Franciscan Health, Rush University System, Advocate Healt...

Cohort, 2016, Industry, Law, Sector, Private Sector, Christian W. Fabian is a corporate lawyer who focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He has led merger and acquisition transactions involving Australia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Russia, Mongolia, Germany, Latin America, and ...