EMERGING LEADERS

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

UNITY Series Sponsor

Chicagoland’s Premier Emerging Professionals Group

Emerging Leaders offers an engaging platform for ambitious individuals aiming to enhance their professional skills and personal growth. For emerging professionals, it facilitates meaningful connections, skill refinement, and a strong sense of belonging. Join today!

Programs and Events

  • Fireside Chats: Dynamic conversations with seasoned executives about their career paths, hard-earned lessons, and industry insights.
  • Toolkit Series: A professional development toolkit series emphasizing growth in strategy, communication, and professional branding.
  • UNITY Series: A range of initiatives dedicated to cultural observances, fostering understanding, appreciation, and inclusion.

Emerging Leaders Council

The council, led by two co-chairs, offers Emerging Leaders a chance to take on leadership roles and shape programming.

New members are selected each year based on engagement, ensuring fresh leadership and diverse perspectives. To be considered for the next cohort, members must actively participate in events, discussions, and initiatives.

Want to join Chicago’s premier young professionals group? Of course you do! Complete this quick form to learn more.

Emerging Leaders Council

Co-Chair

Baker Tilly US

Jonathan McGee | Senior Consultant

 

Co-Chair

The Metropolitan Club

Maggie Wanecke | Membership Director

Staff Liaison

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Emily Cooper | Vice President of Programs

Member

American Heart Association

Samantha Netluch | Mission Advancement Advisor

Member

Baker Tilly

Haylie Polakoff | Analyst, Financial – Capital Formation

Michael Nichols | Housing Marketing Analyst

Kaitlyn Cassidy | Consultant, Digital Advisory Services

Member

BP

Kelly O’Neill | Fleet Product Manager

Tiffany Zhang | Aviation Commercial Analyst

Member

CBRE

Madison Olinger | Director, Public/Private Partnerships

Member

Chicago Bears

Mallorie Sanders | DEI Manager

Member

Fifth Third Commercial Bank

Eryk Soltys | Relationship Manager

Member

Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications

Morgan McDonough | Director of Digital Strategies

Member

Loyola University

Cayla Johnson | Business Student

Member

McDonald’s

Jessica Cipolla | North America Impact – Strategy

Member

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Nicolina Falcone | Senior Financial Advisor

Member

Motorola Mobility

Nikhil Ambha Madhusudhana | Advisory Research Director, AI

Member

Tech Elevator

Claribel Quintana | Program Director

Member

The Chicago School

Raya Elias-Pushett | Consultant