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MacLaurin, Susan L.

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.

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St. Louis Caliento, Kathleen

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.

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O’Shaughnessy, Thomas G.


Thomas G. O’Shaughnessy is a recognized expert in service model modernization within Canada’s health care system.

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Cherkasov, Bernard

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del Socorro Pesqueira, Maria

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.

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Halsall Idehen, Nicola

Nicola Halsall Idehen is an accomplished executive whose career spans finance and human capital leadership at Citadel, Vistria, GCM Grosvenor, and JPMorgan.

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Knox, Lerry

Lerry Knox is a globally recognized climate and energy finance expert who has led multiple large-scale public-private infrastructure projects for governments and has over a decade of civic leadership experience supporting low-income and BIPOC communities in Chicago and internationally.

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Hauswirth, Kevin

Kevin Hauswirth is the founder and principal of Hauswirth/Co, a strategic consulting firm specializing in advocacy campaigns and brand marketing communications.

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Morris, Julian

Julian Morris, chief information officer at The Horton Group, is a seasoned technology leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, innovation, and strategic growth across global organizations.

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Dennehy, Ginny

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.

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Joy, Falona

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.

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Phillips, Eddie

Dr. Phillips serves as the vice provost at National Louis University (NLU), overseeing accreditation, academic programs, and innovation in learning.

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