Cohort, 2019, Industry, Law, Sector, Private Sector, Before founding Kountable, Chris Hale was a partner in the Chicago office of Sidley Austin LLP. At Sidley, his legal practice focused on the representation of public and private companies in corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisit...

Cohort, 2021, Industry, Advocacy & International Development, Sector, Non-profit, Social Media, Beth McCostlin and her UNICEF USA Chicago-based colleagues support UNICEF’s work for every child through fundraising, advocacy, and education throughout the Midwest. Before UNICEF, McCostlin worked i...

Cohort, 2026, Industry, Government, Policy, & Public Affairs, Sector, Non-profit, Social Media, Brian Gill oversees government relations and legislative and policy agenda at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Through developing and maintaining key relationships with stakeholders, elected officials, and go...

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