Aaja Corinne Magee is a personal branding strategist and strategic positioning and messaging specialist with over fifteen years of professional experience in the fashion, beauty, marketing, and communications industries.

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Ariel made the leap from nonprofit events and comms into the fast-paced world of tech. She's proud to lead with authenticity, tapping into her Latina identity as a strength, not a checkbox. While she's passionate about her work, she never loses sight of the many layers that define her beyond the workplace.

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Ashley Alvarez is an attorney and purpose-driven collaborator with extensive legal, political, and leadership experience. Her life's work of bridging divides has successfully advanced equity, opportunity, and changed the status quo across communities and at all levels of government.

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Ashley Munson is Government Relations Manager at HopSkipDrive, focused on student transportation policy and safety. She's also producer and host of "Munson Tonight" on CAN TV and serves on the Cook County Young Democrats board.

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Cassandra Cortes is Regional Vice President of The Prosperous Dynasty, a licensed financial advisor on a mission to bring Wall Street to our streets. She leads within Women in Primerica, championing financial literacy in minority communities.

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Cristina is an award-winning communications strategist with 25 years of expertise in leadership, marketing, and community engagement. She is the founder of La Collective and Vera Creative.

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Cynthia Rosario is the North American Regional Director of Maranatha USA. She is an information systems expert with over two decades of project management experience.

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Danielle leads the digital and association teams to ideate and deliver the optimal experience to facilitate customer action. Her strengths lie in her passion for inspiring clients with transparency and energy, delivering strategic ideas, and purposeful implementation.

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Delphine Rankin, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, has extensive experience in human services and nonprofit management. She has held executive leadership roles at several nonprofit organizations.

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Diana Rodriguez-Zaba is a prominent businesswoman and entrepreneur and currently serves as the President of ServiceMaster by Zaba. Her expertise spans franchising, human resource development, real estate rehabbing, and business management.

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Dr. Dinah Torres-Quiñones, DHA, MSC, DTQ Consulting is a premier advisory firm specializing in empowering nonprofits, healthcare institutions, and faith-based organizations through strategic planning, grant writing, and capacity-building solutions.

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Esmie Heartwood De Maria is a Chicago-based partnership specialist and Senior Director of External Partnerships for Scaling CVI for a Safer Chicago (SC2), driving cross-sector collaboration on public safety. She also serves on Kitchen Possible's board.

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Dr. Gia Suggs is a highly engaging, experienced organization development professional. She combines her educational pursuits with her professional consulting efforts to ensure she stays current in both the academic and the business world.

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Jackie Marshall is a thoughtful and strategic leader with deep experience managing complex projects and teams. As a certified nonprofit executive and the Director of Operations at Vera Creative, she brings both structure and heart to everything she leads. Her reliable leadership and deep compassion have positioned her as a trusted advocate for communities in need

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As the President of Fuentes Consulting, Jessica leverages her extensive experience and network in government relations to provide sound advice, responsible strategies, and solid advocacy for clients across various sectors.

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Leilani Pino is General Counsel for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, advising leadership on forensic law, compliance, and policy. A first-generation Cuban-American attorney, she leads within the Women's Bar Association of Illinois.

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Lisandra Martinez is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with over 15 years bridging startups, nonprofits, and economic development. She founded Readiness Intelligence Lab and co-founded Rebel Ventures, a bilingual consulting firm.

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Lisiann is a senior attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center.

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Lizette Williams is a leading marketing and advertising executive and the Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing at Meta. Among many of her prestigious awards, she has been honored in the American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Achievement.

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Maria Cordova has multiple years of experience building strategic partnerships across diverse offerings throughout the Midwest. She also works with the Chicago Advertising Federation and 'She Runs it', helping people of color succeed in the industry.

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Maria Rascon is an accomplished partnerships leader with over 17 years of supporting Fortune 100 companies to build meaningful relationships, designing and testing new models, partnership programs, and concepts viable for company growth and success.

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Marisa Carrillo is the event planner and entrepreneur behind Ris Events, a Chicago-based, family-owned business built into a go-to name for luxury events. She's passionate about helping women in events gain confidence and stop undercharging.

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Mary is the founder and Executive Director at The Miracle Center, an organization that changes lives and communities through the transformative power of the creative arts.

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Meagan Maldonado is the founder and president of Meag Maldo Corp., a bespoke balloon and decor firm which services Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Dr. Melanie Flores is founder and principal consultant at Propel Consulting, a minority and woman-owned firm helping nonprofits grow sustainably. With 15+ years in fundraising strategy, she's raised more than $5 million in philanthropic funds.

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Mely Gonzalez is a Chicago-based curly hair and color specialist at Mane Amor Salon, known for her expertise in color correction and curl care. She's built an apprentice program mentoring new stylists in technique, social media, and business skills.

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Melissa is a purpose-driven executive with a track record of success leading complex social impact, ESG, and public policy initiatives at the highest levels.

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Miriam Rentas brings a multi-decade career in Cook County law enforcement, rising from Internal Affairs Investigator to Director of the Office of Professional Review, where she oversees administrative discipline and internal investigations.

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Monica is an experienced community engagement professional with over a decade of leadership in designing and executing diversity-driven programs.

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As a partner at Fuentes Consulting, Norma ensures regulatory compliance, form strategic partnerships, manage client accounts, track policy, advocate for change, organize events and conduct meetings with government officials on behalf of a wide array of clients.

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Norma Hernandez's concentration is in Community Development, seeking to help improve the well-being of all members of society, especially those living in marginalized communities by implementing proper strategies that can enhance quality of life and economic growth.

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Rebeca Huffman is an independent consultant and social media influencer leveraging 20+ years of professional experience in fundraising and organizational development.

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Eva-Dina is a State Representative for the 3rd district in Illinois and an active member of both the House Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, where she also serves on the board.

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Rosemary Del Cid is a seasoned real estate professional and Founder and CEO of Del Cid Real Estate Group, with over 20 years serving clients across Illinois. Her mission is empowering homebuyers and sellers through education and advocacy.

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Entrepreneur and event planner with a passion for community building. With experience in the events and hospitality industry, Samandra creates meaningful experiences that bring people together while championing Latina-owned businesses and fostering community engagement.

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Sam is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist with fine artwork in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Mexican Art.

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As the Founder & Executive Director of Yo Soy Ella, Inc., Sarah designs and leads innovative programs providing mental health resources and domestic violence advocacy to hundreds of women across Chicago.

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Taina Fernandez is Community Coordinator for Vera Creative, an impact-motivated Chicago agency, bridging creative campaigns with local community needs. She co-founded La Collective, serving as Program Director.

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Vanessa Hall oversees corporate giving strategy and develops partnerships in areas of workforce development, STEM education, energy education, and environmental programming.

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Associate Director and Architect of Joyful Connections at The Miracle Center Vanessa is both a leader and a living testament to the center’s transformative power and a reflection of its ethos. Throughout her work, she champions the idea that the arts go beyond the stage– they’re powerful catalysts for healing, growth, and deep community connection.

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Viviana Paredes Franco brings 15+ years in advertising and marketing, including leadership at Leo Burnett and SGK, to her role as a Strategic Marketing Leader. She's also founder of Seamless Travel by Viviana, part of the Fora Travel network.

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