Emerging Leaders Community
Evelyn Diaz, Emerging Leaders Class of 2011, speaks about her experience in the program.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to interact and learn from smart and dynamic leaders from other disciplines."
Previous Classes
Notable Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders do extraordinary work in their communities. Below are some notable ELs from past years of the program.
Roseanna Ander
Founding Executive Director, The University of Chicago Urban Labs
Class of 2015
Sean Casten
Member of US Congress
Class of 2011
Evelyn Diaz
President, Heartland Alliance
Class of 2011
Bridget Gainer
Cook Co. Commissioner
Class of 2013
Rodrigo Garcia
Illinois Deputy Treasurer
Class of 2018
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Member of US Congress
Class of 2010
Ted Souder
Head of Industry – Retail, Google
Class of 2014
Kevin Willer
Partner, Chicago Ventures
Class of 2012
Kam Buckner
Member of Illinois House of Representatives
Class of 2017
Gillian Darlow
CEO, Polk Bros. Foundation
Class of 2012
Amy Francetic
Managing Director, Buoyant Ventures
Class of 2013
Jeanne Gang
Founder & Design Principal, Studio Gang Architects
Class of 2011
Joshua Hale
President & CEO, Big Shoulders Fund
Class of 2010
Michael Scudder
Judge, US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Class of 2012
Morse Tan
Ambassador-at-Large, US Department of State, Office of Global Criminal Justice
Class of 2017