IWF Chicago

IWF Chicago Nine & Dine! What an incredible evening with the IWF Chicago ladies, enjoying sunset golf at The Glen Club part of KemperSports. One member shared, “I was invited to golf by my male colleagues and was hesitant because I didn’t play well. But I decided to show up anyway, and I quickly realized that if I hadn’t, I would have missed out on five hours of valuable business discussions. I told myself—I’m definitely joining my colleagues and clients for golf in the future!” This is just one of many examples of how women are discovering the significant role golf plays in networking, career development, and relationship building. We’re excited for the next IWF Nine & Dine in September and look forward to networking beyond the boardroom! Tricia Rothschild Barbara Best, AIF Damla Gerhart Meredith Mack Lori Igleski

Day 1. Spoke at the DNC. Hosted a fundraiser. Doled out hundreds of Kamala badges. All in!

Thank you to Juliana Stratton, Esq. for celebrating our shero Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun the first woman elected to the US senate from IL and first African-American elected to the US Senate as a democrat. We stand on her shoulders YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. https://lnkd.in/ghW-cxxT

I cant stop looking at this picture. I can’t stop smiling every time I see it. It says so much, on a zillion different levels. Anyone else feel the same way?

Congratulations to Ann Drake on the groundbreaking for her Women’s Leadership Center! What a great celebration as you take the next step in realizing a dream to bring together women to help solve the world’s biggest problems. You’ve got great support alongside you with the wonderful team you’ve assembled! Thanks Ann for your vision! Great to see so many IWF Chicago, Women Corporate Directors, AWESOMELeaders.org and other friends! Joyce Winnecke Joyce Simon Marianne Markowitz Markowitz JoAnn Lilek Michelle Dilley MarySue Barrett Donna de St. Aubin Sally Washlow Jennifer McClure Donna F. Zarcone Lori Igleski Susan D Whiting Pepper Construction Group Studio Gang OLIN

"I always knew that if I had something tangible that could really benefit women around money and taking risks…I would do it. When I started to learn, I realized: Here it is. This silly little card game called poker was really the answer. For women to get comfortable taking risks, allocating capital, [and] strategizing, it could really change their whole approach to this idea of perfection and what it means to fail—and pick yourself back up again. Men and boys are practicing this for 10 years before they get to the workplace." Jenny Just talks with Worth Magazine about her business philosophy and how she helps women and girls build their confidence with Poker Power. https://lnkd.in/gn_mM5Sy

We are so proud to announce that our very own Dara Munson, has been named the newest recipient of the Donald Stewart Fellowship! Last week, the African American Legacy, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust hosted its 5th annual Donald Stewart Fellowship brunch at Bronzeville Winery, where Dara was celebrated for her incredible contributions to our community. This prestigious fellowship honors the legacy of Donald Stewart, the first Black President of The Chicago Community Trust, and recognizes outstanding professionals making a difference in Black communities across Chicago. Congratulations, Dara, on this well-deserved recognition! We encourage you to continue to inspire us all. #CommunityLeadership #DonaldStewartFellowship #ChicagoLegacy