 
ANNA RAPPAPORT QUOTED
Anna Rappaport, an actuarial consultant who focuses on retirement issues, was quoted in a New York Times article about the risks of trading stocks for bonds during or near retirement.
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CHICAGO UNITED'S SPECIAL REPORT ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN BUSINESS
A special report by Chicago United (
Gloria Castillo) on diversity and inclusion in business was featured in
Crain's. The report highlighted business leaders of color who exemplify the remarkable talent thriving in Chicago's diverse business community.
Chicago United is committed to leading courageous conversations on race relations today. The Chicago business community is invited to join Chicago United in turning this impactful dialogue into real action at the Bridge Awards Dinner on November 17, 2016. For more inform
ation,
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 KAREN TEITELBAUM AMONG FEMALE CEOS MAKING THEIR MARK IN HEALTHCARE
Karen Teitelbaum, President and CEO of Sinai Health System, was featured in Beckers Hospital Review as one of twelve female CEOs making their mark in healthcare. The article notes that under Karen's leadership, the health system has cut costs by millions of dollars because of enhanced efficiency and population health management.
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 ALISON CHUNG FEATURED
Alison Chung, President of TeamWerks, was featured in a Built in Chicago article about Chicago's female tech founders who have raised more than $1 million in funding to bring their products and services to life.
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R-BARC CTA STATION DESIGN HONORED
R-barc (Carol Ross Barney) is pleased to announce that the CTA Cermak-McCormick Place Station was honored with the AIA Chicago Divine Detail Award.
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YWCA METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CELEBRATES WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
 Friday, August 26, 2016 commemorated Women's Equality Day, the 96th anniversary of women in the United States being granted the right to vote. To celebrate the progress made towards women's equality, but to also spark conversation around what needs to be done, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (
Dorri McWhorter) planned a number of Women's Equality Day activities throughout the week including media appearances on
WGN TV and
Windy City Live, a CTA takeover promoting the YWCA's "Without the W" marketing campaign developed by VSA Partners, and an Uber driver recruitment effort where Dorri
took the wheel, literally, for the YWCA.
The YWCA also convened professional women and men from many of Chicago's north suburban companies for a Women's Leadership Forum at Baxter (
Jeanne Mason and
Jill Schaaf), where featured speakers included business leaders
Cheryl Francis and
Renetta McCann.
Dorri also delivered the keynote address as part of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Symposium, hosted by congresswoman
Robin Kelly. For more information on how to take action on Women's Equality visit
www.notthatcomplicated.org.
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 AURIE PENNICK ON CHICAGO FREEDOM MOVEMENT
Aurie Pennick was interviewed by Cheryl Corley of NPR on the impact of the Chicago Freedom Movement. To view a transcript of the recording,
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As the preeminent organization for Chicago's leading professional women, we are compelled to:
- Connect with each other for professional & personal growth
- Advance our civic, business & philanthropic communities
- Inspire & support the next generation of leaders
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