Cohort, 2012, Industry, Advocacy & International Development, Sector, Non-profit, Social Media, Gillian Darlow is the CEO of the Polk Bros. Foundation, which focuses its grantmaking on reducing the impact of poverty and expanding access to quality education, the arts, preventive health care, and ...

Cohort, 2018, Industry, Education, Sector, Academia, Social Media, Chad H. Thomas’s work as a principal and leader within the Chicago Public Schools has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including coverage in the Washington Post, Chicago Magazine, and the Chicago Sun-Times. As...

There is no understanding geopolitical competition in the 21st century without an understanding of urbanization and cities.

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

Council President Ivo Daalder will lead the expert team as they provide guidance on organizational development and programming.

April 15, 2026

Caroline de Gruyter, James Harding, and Ryan Heath join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Vinjamuri, who comes to the Council from the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London, succeeds Ivo Daalder on July 1, 2025.