In the immediate wake of the 2020 national election, members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network are invited to analyze and discuss the durability of democracy in the United States and around the world, as well as the challenges of keeping a republic with the current pace of democratic decline with Soren Dayton of Protect Democracy.
Register TodayNearly 1,500 smart, sophisticated Council members under the age of 45 participate in the Council's YP Network. Through this network, you will see, hear, and interact with the world's most influential thinkers and doers; rub shoulders and network with Chicago’s rising young business and civic leaders; and gain insights needed to compete in a fast-changing global economy.
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Ranked the #1 Think Tank to Watch worldwide by the prestigious University of Pennsylvania “2016 and 2017 Global Go To Think Tank Index," the Chicago Council on Global Affairs engages not only the nation’s and world’s top leaders but also Chicago’s next generation of leaders.
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YP Ambassadors are a select group of leaders from among the approximately 2,000 Council YP Network members, and are essential to the success of the Council's Young Professionals program. YP Ambassadors are chosen to represent their peers and help serve as the voice of the next generation at the Council.
Paul Anderson
Product Manager, Strata Decision Technology
Srinivas Anne
Reporting Analyst, BMO Harris
Samuel Awoliyi
Associate, Amazon Logistics
Justin Bandy
Associate Portfolio Manager, Artisan Partners
William Bell
Assistant Vice President, Capital Markets Compliance, Fifth Third Bank
Jessica Butler
Associate Director of Development, DePaul University College of Law
Aaron Chandran
Associate, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jessica Clay
Senior Consulting Analyst, Accenture
Mike Del Zoppo
Account Manager, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Colleen Desmond
Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Conor Durkin
Business Analytics Lead, Braviant Holdings
Max Ebacher
Manager of Career Services, UtmostU
Jon Elder
VP – Corporate Strategy, PNC Financial Services Group
Anna Forsberg
Manager, Customer Success Team, PayPal
Jade Graddy
Associate Consultant, Communications, Campbell & Company
Natalie Griffin
NUPIP Fellow, Cook County Government
Jauwan Hall
Recruiting and Retention NCO, Illinois Army National Guard
Tina Hrabak
Assistant Director, Global Programs, Kellogg School of Management
Ashley Jacobson
Vice President, Global Growth Consultant, Publicis Groupe
Alexander Konetzki
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane
Alex Kummerer
Associate, Goldman Sachs
Jillian Laumbacher
Program Associate, Arabella Advisors
Brian Juhyuk Lee
Consultant, Ernst & Young
Michael Leung
Behavioral Product Manager, Morningstar
Shayna Lewis
Digital Campaigns Director, Win Without War
Alex Loo
Vice President, Ziegler Investment Bank
Sali Mahgoub
Deputy Director, the Obama Foundation
Aaron Masliansky
Vice President of Executive Sales, Dream Town Realty
Molly Matelski
Hospitality Consultant
Charlie Minard
International Operations Specialist, FourKites
Nicole Mueller
Associate, K&L Gates LLP
Katherine Nopar
Independent Consultant
Jayant Rajpurohit
Manager, Global Market Research and Analytics, Abbott
Monica Rodriguez
Director of Communications and Engagement, All of Us Program, Northwestern University
Jeremy Rothschild
Vice President of Marketing, 7QUBES
Lily Shehadi
Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, JP Morgan Chase
Brendan Seyring
Managing Consultant, Paradigm Tax Group
Falak Shah
Senior Engineer, Exponent
Sarah Shu
Digital Marketing Manager, RXBAR
Tim Spellman
Immigration Officer, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Malavika Tampi
Manager, American Dental Association
Brandon Wall
Senior Corporate Accountant, US Foods
Dawit Woldemariam
Associate Equity Analyst, Morningstar
Stephanie Zosak
Associate, DLA Piper
Become an active member through our Individual Membership, President’s Club or Leadership Circles to get involved.
The YP Network is the lifeblood of the Council and its young professionals consistently drive inquiry and impact throughout the organization. Donate now to fuel our efforts to foster the next generation of global leaders through providing world-class expertise on the critical global issues of our time. Your investment in the Council enhances every aspect of our mission to influence the public discourse on solutions to the world’s largest issues.
Enjoy “cocktails and conversation” in a casual setting while exploring global topics on a deeper level. Get up close and personal with global experts while connecting with peers in an intimate setting.
Fosters professional development through roundtable discussions with Council Emerging Leaders alumni, business executives, and local experts. Early access is granted to President's Circle members of the YP network.
Get up-close-and-personal with Council president Ivo Daalder and share your feedback and ideas for the Council YP Network.
Put your global knowledge to the test and help raise money for your YP Network at the annual YP Global Affairs Quiz fundraiser event.
Build your network and grow your social circle by meeting other young Chicagoans. Join us for exciting events like our Council 360° and Global Storytelling Slam.
Go beyond the headlines by engaging in off-the-record discussions with speakers while exploring the exciting Chicago culinary scene. Eligible for President's Circle members and above.
Sip a cocktail, mingle with members, and continue the conversation about global issues following larger Council public programs.
