Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders Chicago engages and develops the next generation of Chicagoland business leaders. For young professionals, it builds relationships, cultivates skills and talent, and creates an inclusive community of future leaders. For businesses, it’s a client development, and an employee retention and growth tool.

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Chicagoland’s Premier Young Professionals Group

Professional Development

  • Creates an inclusive community of future leaders: We develop stronger leaders by challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and growing together.
  • Builds authentic relationships: Our focus is on building long-term, meaningful relationships that create long-lasting partnerships.
  • Cultivates skills and talents: Improving and growing in our careers.

UNITY (Understanding, Networking, and Inclusion for Teamwork and Your Growth)

At Emerging Leaders Chicago, we believe in celebrating and embracing the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our community. That’s why we are excited to introduce our UNITY program series. This series is designed to bring our members together to honor and learn about various cultural heritages and histories throughout the year. Our UNITY program will feature engaging events, workshops, guest speakers, and discussions centered around each of these important cultural and heritage months. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and embrace the richness of our diverse community. Our UNITY program includes a range of initiatives dedicated to different cultural and heritage months, fostering understanding, appreciation, and inclusion.

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Emerging Leaders Council

Co-Chair

Tech Elevator

Claribel Quintana | Program Director

Co-Chair

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Matthew Serafin | Strategic Initiatives & Business Management

Staff Liaison

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Emily Cooper | Vice President of Programs

Member

Aon

Jessica Cipolla | Strategy Analyst

Member

Arabona Coaching & Training

Jesse Hallock | Co-Founder

Member

Bank of America

Adam Chrusciel | Commerical Associate

Member

Barnes & Thornburg

Mariah Whitner | Attorney

Member

Big Plan Holdings

Sydni Joseph | Co-Founder

Member

BP

Kelly O’Neill | Fleet Product Manager

Member

BP

Jack Roback | Low Carbon & Sustanability Strategy Lead

Member

BP

Zachary Bride | Senior Contracts Analyst

Member

CompTIA

Tristan Sumpter | Enterprise Business Development

Member

Google

Jeff Buchan | Head of Partnerships & Strategic Investments

Member

ISTC

Becky Goldberg | Director of Education

Member

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Connor Roll | Banker

Member

Merrill Lynch

Nicolina Falcone | Financial Advisor

Member

Microsoft

Paige Michals | Customer Success Account Manager

Member

PeopleShare

Andrew Martinez | General Manager

Member

Roti

Angie Lewandowski | Catering Manager

Member

The Metropolitan Club

Maggie Wanecke | Membership Director

Member

Western Governors University

Jonathan de la Cruz | Manager – Strategic Partnerships