Cohort, 2019, Industry, Education, Sector, Non-profit, Working with the Big Shoulders Fund, Rebecca Lindsay-Ryan uses her education background and nonprofit management experience to help improve communities and prepare students for lifelong success. For over a decade, she has overseen significant...

Cohort, 2021, Industry, Banking & Finance, Sector, Private Sector, In her former role at BMO Financial Group as chief of staff, Sonia Gabrielson identified and facilitated business connections for all operating groups, including capital markets, personal and commercial banking, and wealth managem...

Cohort, 2019, Industry, Science, Technology, & Innovation, Sector, Private Sector, Before joining Brooks, Chris Lyons was a vice president and general manager at Prince Castle, a foodservice equipment business within the Marmon Retail Technologies Company. In this role, he led a business focused ...

Cohort, 2019, Industry, Government, Policy, & Public Affairs, Sector, Non-profit, Emanuel “Manny” Johnson joined the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in 2016, where he serves as the program officer for the Veterans Program, managing a $3 million portfolio of 35 grantees. Additionally, he serves...

Cohort, 2020, Industry, Education, Sector, Academia, In his previous role as vice chancellor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, TJ Augustine oversaw information technology, distance and adult education programs, corporate partnerships, and technology commercialization. Previously, Augustin...

Cohort, 2021, Industry, Education, Sector, Academia, As the senior advisor to the president, Kim H. Tran facilitates critical processes and manages an array of issues in areas across the university such as academic affairs, budget, external affairs, foundation development, human resources, and ri...

Cohort, 2021, Industry, Law, Sector, Private Sector, Kendra Stead has extensive experience in every phase of litigation and typically represents companies and professional services firms in commercial disputes, securities litigation, and professional liability actions. She counsels corporate clie...

Cohort, 2024, Industry, Food & Agriculture, Sector, Private Sector, Juan P Rossi (JP) is a vice president for the nutrition division at Archer Daniels Midland, based out of Chicago. He has over 20 years of combined international experience in the agricultural, food, and beverages industries with ...

Cohort, 2024, Industry, Housing & Transportation, Sector, Private Sector, Mike Lombardo is principal, managing broker, and attorney for Blue Star Properties, which owns over one million square feet of office, entertainment, retail, and industrial properties in Chicago. Notable projects include Th...

Cohort, 2023, Industry, Law, Sector, Private Sector, Seth Anderson is a principal and corporate counsel at Kearney, based out of Chicago. His industry expertise is primarily focused on aerospace, transportation, defense, and industrial sectors with deep functional expertise in strategy, transform...