Susan MacLaurin, chair of Adler University’s Board of Trustees, is a retired chief communications officer with nearly four decades of experience in real estate, investment management and nonprofit governance.
Dr. Caliento, president and CEO of Cara Collective, is a social impact leader with nearly three decades of experience advancing educational equity, workforce development, and economic empowerment.
Danielle Austen, a Chicago native and founder of fluent360, is a nationally recognized leader in marketing and the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2023 Advertising Woman of the Year.
Ginny Dennehy is a nationally recognized mental health advocate and philanthropist who transformed personal tragedy into purpose by founding the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation, which has raised over $7 million to advance youth mental health care, research, and resources.
Nicola Halsall Idehen is an accomplished executive whose career spans finance and human capital leadership at Citadel, Vistria, GCM Grosvenor, and JPMorgan.
Kevin Hauswirth is the founder and principal of Hauswirth/Co, a strategic consulting firm specializing in advocacy campaigns and brand marketing communications.
Falona Joy is a philanthropic strategist and senior advisor whose career spans leadership in foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises, advancing ambitious partnerships and initiatives that strengthen communities, expand cultural understanding, and drive lasting impact.
Maria del Socorro Pesqueira is President of Healthy Communities Foundation and an award-winning leader in health equity, philanthropy, and social justice. She also serves on boards including The Chicago Network and The Shriver Center on Poverty Law.
Dr. Phillips serves as the vice provost at National Louis University (NLU), overseeing accreditation, academic programs, and innovation in learning.