Karen S Wells: Make-A-Wish America

Karen S Wells: Make-A-Wish America

​Karen S. Wells is the Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish America, a nonprofit creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With over 30 years of distinctive career experiences, Karen has successfully held key leadership roles in a Fortune...
Alice Sima – Friends of Imiliwaha

Alice Sima – Friends of Imiliwaha

Alice Sima is the Board President of Friends of Imiliwaha, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing education and healthcare in Tanzania. As an alumna of Benedictine University, she has been instrumental in fostering partnerships between the university and the...
Jenny Kopach – Science Olympiad

Jenny Kopach – Science Olympiad

Jennifer Kopach is the CEO and SVP of Marketing Communications at Science Olympiad, the nation’s largest K-12 team STEM competition. She oversees operations and manages partnerships with leading businesses, government agencies, scientific associations, and higher...
Sr. Anthony Veilleux – St. Patrick’s Residence

Sr. Anthony Veilleux – St. Patrick’s Residence

Sr. Anthony Veilleux is the Director of Mission Integration at St. Patrick’s Residence, a nonprofit organization providing care for the aged and infirm in Naperville, Illinois. A member of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm for 50 years, she has...
Gabi Vargas – National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network

Gabi Vargas – National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network

Gabi Vargas is the Founder of the National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network, an organization dedicated to addressing mental health and suicide prevention within the Hispanic community. She is a certified suicide loss grief support specialist and recognized 40 Under...
Carolyn Wahlskog – Youth Outlook

Carolyn Wahlskog – Youth Outlook

Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW (she/they), is the Director of Operations and Programming at Youth Outlook, a youth services agency working to meet the ever-evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families in northern Illinois. She is the Co-coordinator of the Transformative...