Judith M. Luft-Kendzior

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare is a full-service, regional healthcare provider offering access to complex medical specialties and innovative programming. Edward Hospital's Ninety-eight percent of physicians are board certified. The company is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

KeHE Distributors LLC provides natural and organic, specialty and gourmet, international and multicultural and fresh products. It offers product management, broad assortment and effective distribution services. The firm also offers vitamins and personal care, e-Fulfillment, gourmet nich retail, national specialty retail and export solutions. The company was founded by Art Kehe in 1952 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Joyce Foundation is a nonpartisan, private foundation that invests in the future of the Great Lakes region by supporting policies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation. The private company is based in Chicago, IL, and focuses its grant making in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The company supports policy research, development, and advocacy in areas that have a significant impact on quality of life, including education and economic mobility, environment, gun violence prevention and justice reform, democracy, culture, and journalism. The company also collaborates with funders and other partners to explore promising policy solutions in other states or at the federal level. The company invests in evidence-informed public policies and strategies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation in the Great Lakes region.

Part of Perkins + Will, Inc., Eva Maddox Associates is a company that provides interior design and architectural services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Eva Maddox Associates was acquired by Perkins + Will, Inc. on January 21, 2002.

St. Anthony Hospital is engaged in providing health care services. It offers maternity, pediatrics, surgical, rehabilitation, and dialysis services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Fig.1, Inc. is a mobile-first digital agency that has been in the mobile game for over a decade. Fig.1 is based in Chicago, IL, and the CEO of the company is James R. Figliulo. The company aims to turn ideas into lucrative, digital-first businesses for organizations of all sizes. Fig.1 has developed hundreds of digital solutions for some of the best brands in the world. The company offers a range of services, including marketing strategy, creative content, app/web development, testing, and measurements.

Toms Enterprises, Inc. provides printing and communications services. The private company is based in Elk Grove Village, IL. The CEO of the company is Michael J. Stanley.

Interviewstream, Inc. provides web-based software for digital voice and video interviews. Its services include one-way interviews, live video interviews, voice interview, share interviews, mobile devices, and tablets. The firm serves the healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, finance, and staffing industries. The company was founded by David Wieland in May 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

IrishAngels Inc (IrishAngels) is a venture capital subsidiary of Vitalize Venture Group founded in 2012 by Thomas Jordan Curnes, David Wieland and Gale Wilkinson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Vitalize Venture Group is a venture capital fund and angel network that annually invests into pre-seed and seed stage startups. The company was founded by Gale Wilkinson in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

CA Ventures LLC (CA Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Eddie Nurieli and Tom Scott. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional office in London.

Opus Development Co. LLC provides commercial real estate development, construction, and design services. The private company is based in Minnetonka, MN.

EnerBank USA provides home improvement loans. It offers remodeling and energy saving products and services. It specializes in zero interest, reduced interest and same-as-cash loans. The company was founded on June 1, 2002 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Bank USA is a private bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of high net worth individuals, non-profit organizations, business owners, corporate executives, and professional service firms. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The private bank is built around teams of wealth management professionals who provide consultative relationships centered on the clients' unique goals and dreams. The company was founded by Ralph B. Mandell. Shawn Beber has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis operates as a regional wholesale bank. It operates through following two segments: Traditional and Mortgage Loans. The Traditional Loans segment consists of credit products, investments, and correspondent services and deposits. The Mortgage Loans segment consists substantially of mortgage loans. The company was founded on October 12, 1932 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

American Bankers Council is an organization consisting of CEOs and senior leaders of over 70 midsize banks who are members of the American Bankers Association. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Community Investment Corp. provides financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation and preservation of rental housing. It offers property management training to help owners and managers market, manage and maintain rental property. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Children''s Hospital of Chicago Medical Center provides healthcare solutions. Its services include academic general pediatrics and primary care, brain tumor, neurosurgery, pathology and laboratory medicine, cystic fibrosis, physical therapy, heart failure and transplants, infectious diseases, transplantation, and rehabilitative services. The company was incorporated on December 13, 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

Window To The World Communications, Inc. operates and manages TV broadcasting stations. It broadcasts arts, children's current events, humanities, and science programmes through its Chicago television station and radio station. The company's focuses on cultural and educational topics. It was founded in 1955 by Edward Ryerson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights is a leading anti-poverty organization that works to advance human rights and promote human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just society. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL, and has subsidiaries in the United States and abroad. The organization provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of safety, health, housing, education, economic opportunity, and justice, as well as leads state and national policy efforts to create systemic change. Heartland Alliance's social impact research center conducts research that helps leaders create change and advance real-world solutions to poverty.

American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.