VALERIE JARRET & TINA TCHEN AT UNITED STATE OF WOMEN SUMMIT
Valerie Jarrett, Former Sr. Advisor & Asst. to President Obama, and
Tina Tchen, Partner, Buckley Sandler LLP, both spoke at the United State of Women Summit held in Los Angeles where t
housands of women gathered to listen to powerhouse women speak on all manner of topics ranging from the gender pay gap to sexual violence against women to women in politics.
"Your voices matter. We hear them loud and clearly and you need to go back home and change your community. Take what you learn here today and make the world better," said Valerie Jarrett.
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MARIA KIM ON HELPING THE UNDER-SERVED FIND QUALITY WORK
Maria Kim, CEO and President, Cara, participated in an interview with WGN Radio, where she shared how she is helping the under-served find quality work. In the interview, she notes that enduring domestic violence, poverty and incarceration should not be an end to finding a quality career. Listen here...
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ANDIE KRAMER: STAND UP AND PUT YOUR SHOULDERS BACK
Andie Kramer, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery, participated in an Onward Nation Podcast, which highlighted women in the workplace and tips on how to increase your confidence.
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TCN MEMBERS NOMINATED TO SERVE ON THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF CHICAGO'S BOARD
The following TCN members will serve on the Economic Club of Chicago's (Donna Zarcone) board, effective July 1, 2018.
Officers
- Chair: Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments
- President & CEO: Donna F. Zarcone, President & CEO, The Economic Club of Chicago
- Ex-Officio: Ilene S. Gordon, Executive Chairman, Ingredion Incorporated
At-Large Executive Committee Members and Continuing Directors
- Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman & CEO, Ventas
- Elizabeth Connelly, Industry Head, Healthcare, Higher Education and Non-Profit Banking, JPMorgan Chase
- Roxanne M. Martino, Managing Partner, OceanM19
Incoming Directors
- Valerie Jarrett, Distinguished Senior Fellow, The University of Chicago Law School
- Jennifer Scanlon, President & CEO, USG Corporation
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BOARD MEMBERS,
FAMILY RESCUE
Family Rescue is searching for enthusiastic new members for their Governing Board and their Auxiliary Board for young professionals.
As an organization, Family Rescue continues to grow more and more with each fiscal year. Both boards focus on spreading awareness about Family Rescue, pursuing fundraising opportunities, and advancing the eradication of domestic violence.
Ideal candidates are:
- Motivated to make a difference and help others
- Challenged by lofty goals
- Interested in leadership opportunities
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ANNE PRAMAGGIORE PROMOTED TO CEO OF EXELON UTILITIES
Anne Pramaggiore, President & CEO, ComEd, has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and CEO of Exelon Utilities. Her new role is effective June 1, where she will oversee Exelon's six local electric and gas utilities.
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Z SCOTT TO TAKE ROLE AS CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY'S NEXT PRESIDENT
Z Scott, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, will serve as Chicago State University's next president, effective July 1. Z Scott is confident that she can usher in a new student-focused era at the university.
"I am familiar with the institution, having served on the board and having lived on the South Side for almost my entire life. I believe that at this point of the school's history, I think it requires the leadership skills I possess," said Z Scott.
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MELLODY HOBSON TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREE FROM JOHNS HOPKINS
Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments, will receive an honorary degree from Johns Hopkins University. The list of recipients was announced on April 25, and the honorary degrees will be awarded at a commencement ceremony on May 24.
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 JENNIFER FARRINGTON TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREE FROM COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Jennifer Farrington, President & CEO, Chicago Children's Museum, is a 2018 recipient of an honorary degree from Columbia College Chicago.
"It's a huge honor, it's humbling and something that took me completely by surprise. I have a lot of respect for Dr. Kim, so not only to receive this award at this point in my life is a huge honor but also to have the opportunity to be recognized during his administration is exciting," said Jennifer Farrington.
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DEB DEHAAS TO BE HONORED WITH UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Deb DeHaas, Vice Chairman & Chief Inclusion Officer, Deloitte LLP, will be honored by the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago on Friday, May 11 at their Annual Celebration Event with the United Way Leadership Award. It will be presented to her by previous Honorees Andy McKenna and Rick Waddell.
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NIJMAN FRANZETTI LLP CELEBRATES ITS FIRST 10 YEARS!
Nijman Franzetti LLP (Jennifer T. Nijman) is celebrating 10 years of successful law practice. With this milestone, they have also added new partners to the firm. Read more...
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HEATHER ANICHINI ON CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS PANEL
A recent Stanford University study found that Chicago students learn six years' worth of content in five years' time.
Heather Y. Anichini, CEO, The Chicago Public Education Fund, was featured on a Center for American Progress panel called "Unpacking Chicago's Educational Gains: Lessons for Scaling" to discuss those impressive results.
Heather spoke alongside Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, Vice President of the Joyce Foundation Beth Swanson, Director of the Urban Education Institute Sara Ray Stoelinga and Principal Rodolfo Rojas of Everett Elementary. The Fund's focus on principal quality is one of the four driving factors behind Chicago students' incredible growth.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM WOMEN'S INTEGRATED NETWORK AT CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PANEL
Cushman & Wakefield (
Marilyn Lissner) hosted a recent panel discussion that highlighted Chicago's leading mentors. The panel composed of TCN members discussed their personal mentoring experiences and the unique aspects of mentoring and being mentored today. Panelists included:
- Andie Kramer, Partner, McDermott Will & Emory
- Susan G. Gallagher, President & CEO, BPI Group
- Renetta McCann, Chief Talent Officer, Leo Burnett Group
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DEB DEHAAS AT THE KELLOGG GLOBAL WOMEN'S SUMMIT
Deb DeHaas, Vice Chairman & Chief Inclusion Officer, Deloitte LLP, was featured on a panel at the Kellogg Global Women's Summit entitled, "Ten Things To Do Now to Set Yourself Up for Long-Term Success."
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