Our Reality
Right now, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—DE&I—is being used as a slur, as an insult to diminish and demean rightfully earned, merit-based achievements. Since there are so many trying to redefine DE&I, let me be clear: In the work we do at Chicago United, DE&I—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—means fair access, opportunity, resources and power for People of Color in business to thrive, eliminating historical and systemic barriers that cause oppression. Chicago United continues to prove that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion transforms corporate culture and instigates long-term change. It is a disservice to those who fought this battle before us and to future generations poised to live the consequences if we allow others to redefine the reasons why this work is important. Do not sit still while our reality becomes distorted. There is much more work to do.
Be well,
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Chicago United Member Companies, Partners and Advocates…mark your calendars now for Chicago United’s 2024 Bridge Awards Celebration! Taking place Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, this year’s Bridge Awards theme is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion=IMPACT.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available; contact Gail Arrigo, Executive Vice President for details.
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 Tiffany Hamel Johnson, Chicago United's President and CEO, is one of 26 top executives of Leadership Greater Chicago’s 2024 Cohort of the Daniel Burnham Fellowship. This is the sixth LGC Cohort.
Kimberley Goode, Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer, BMO Financial Group, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
Primera Engineers, a Chicago United Member Company and a Women-Owned and Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Chicago, has acquired Denver, Colorado-based Corey Electrical Engineering. Primera is led by Erin Inman, President and a 2024 Leadership Greater Chicago Daniel Burnham Fellow.
Chicago United Member Companies Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center were top contenders in U.S. News & World Report's “2023-2024 Best Hospitals” report for the Chicago metro area and Illinois statewide list. Member Companies University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Health also received regional honors in the report.
Negocios Now, published by Clemente Nicado, Publisher and CEO of Nicado Publishing Company and a 2023 BLC, released its list of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Busienss, Top 50 Powerful Hispanics in Corporate,” including: Dorothy Abreu, Senior Vice President, Public Finance, PNC and a 2023 BLC; José (Joe) E. Almeida, Chairman, President & CEO, Baxter International Inc. and a CEO Council Member; Enrique Carrillo, Director, Midwest Customer Growth & Strategy, Accenture Song and a 2023 BLC; Adela Cepeda, Corporate Director, BMO Financial Group and a 2005 BLC; Rodrigo García, Global Chief Financial Officer & U.S. President, Talipot*Holding and a 2023 BLC; Julieta LaMalfa, Board of Directors, Wintrust and a 2021 BLC; Rebecca Martínez O’Mara, Independent Director, Kadant Inc. & Enviri Inc. and a 2019 BLC; José P. Peña, Retail Banking Executive, Fifth Third Bank and a 2017 BLC; David R. Pérez, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, ComEd and a 2023 BLC; José Luis Prado, Executive Advisor Partner, Wind Point Partners and a 2017 BLC; Emma Rodríguez, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Ariel Investments and a 2017 BLC; Ricardo A. Trujillo, Assistant to President and CEO, Nicor Gas and a CII Fellow; Lizette Williams, Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing, Meta and a 2021 BLC; María E. Wynne, Board Member & Membership Committee Chair, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and a 2023 BLC.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
The following programs are open only to employees of Chicago United Member Companies. Please click here to view our Event Calendar for additional details and registration links.
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Diversity Officer Roundtable: Elevating Equity at Navistar
PROGRAM
September 12 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION
2701 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL
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C-Suite Session: Elevating Equity in Professional Services
PROGRAM
September 17 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
LOCATION
300 E. Randolph Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago
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ERG Symposium: The Importance of Allyship
In Partnership With EY
PROGRAM
September 18 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LOCATION
EY, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
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Business Leader Of Color Series: Connecting To Corporate Board Opportunities
In Partnership with Deloitte
PROGRAM
September 24 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION
Deloitte, 111 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
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