According to the study Empower Women, Empower Your Organization published by the management consulting firm Culture Partners, organizations with more women in leadership improve outcomes on financial performance, increase innovation and enhance corporate culture. The formula is simple: to empower women in the workplace, add more women. Maria Salterio Doughty, president & CEO of The […]
Challenging times require leaders with courage, strength and authenticity. At Better, we think it’s important to highlight women who exhibit those positive attributes as they build businesses, lead cultural institutions, guide non-profits and serve as public servants. That’s the motivation behind our list of the most powerful women in the Chicago area. We combined our […]
Now more than ever, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies rely on strong, energetic leadership to thrive during challenging times. At Better, we think it’s important to recognize the leaders who are building businesses, serving as public servants, and leading nonprofits, all of which inspire positive change in the world — whatever the arena. That’s the […]
Discover inspirational female leaders from Chicago and beyond who have paved for others to succeed. 38 of Chicago’s Top Black Women of Impact 2019 Name the Women Who’ve Inspired Them Most 42 of Chicago’s Top Black Women of Impact Women of Philanthropy: Karen Marshak Women On The Rise 2019 Everything You Need to Know About […]
Bold, inspirational, determined, compassionate: these are just a few adjectives we can use to describe these powerful Chicago leaders. With impressive resumes, accomplishments and success, not only are these women at the top of their game, but they all give back to the community in meaningful ways. From retail and tech to education and even the White […]
Over the course of her storied career at Accenture, Pallavi has been a long-standing advocate and steward of innovation, education and the critical role technology plays in the future of work. As Senior Managing Director overseeing Accenture’s business in the Midwest, Pallavi leads more than 10,000 people across 13 states and also leads the company’s […]
Andrea Zopp is the President and CEO of World Business Chicago, where she leads the organization’s mission of inclusive economic growth, supporting businesses, and promoting Chicago as a leading global city. Most recently, she served as Deputy Mayor, Chief Neighborhood Development Officer for the City of Chicago. Andrea has dedicated her career to being a […]
Helen Zell is the Executive Director of the Zell Family Foundation. She is an active philanthropist and thought leader in the arts and education, with an emphasis on music, literature, and visual arts. Helen is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association. She is also a member of the […]
Julia Stasch is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $7 billion, and offices in Chicago, Mexico City, New Delhi, and Abuja, Nigeria. With a broad background of leadership in the business, governmental, and philanthropic sectors, she has served as the Foundation’s […]
Laura Ricketts is a Director of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball Club as well as Chairman of the Board for Chicago Cubs Charities. In addition to her Board duties, much of her work with the Cubs is focused on community relations, government relations, and philanthropy. Ms. Ricketts practiced law at the Chicago law firm […]
