STEM professionals from a variety of industries, and often some of the same neighborhoods as the students, share what inspired and motivated them in both their life and career journey. Through this experience, students can begin to visualize their future differently.
Engineering Technician at ComEd
“When Intrigued and Passionate, go for it”
Founder of ForGoods and Founder of Community Startups, an incubator and accelerator program for CPS youth.
“Your perspective can change the world”
Manager of Application Support, CDW
“You are important enough to make an impact”
Director of Business Continuity Management, CNA Insurance
“Resiliency: A life skill and a business need”
Owner, Creating Life Goals, LLC
“Whatever life throws at you, be prepared”
Wireless Enterprise Architect, CDW
“The choices you make determine the life you live”
CEO, Highground
“Don’t get furious, get curious!”
Senior Sales Executive, NTT Data
“Taking control of your personal brand”
Regional Unix Supervisor, IPsoft
“Passion Speaks”
D & I Academic Relations Specialist, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
“Finding the right track”
Digital Transformation Thought Leader, Pivotal
“A purpose-driven life”
Senior Leader, Financial Services Consulting, Accenture
“Change is the only constant”
CEO, Indirap Productions
“Measuring time with a calendar instead of a stopwatch”
Sr. Director, Security Services, NTT Data
“All Roads Lead to STEM”
Corporate Counsel, Oracle
“Fearlessly Chase Down Your Biggest Goals in Life”
Founder, Global Eventz
“Making connections”
Senior Director, Data Management and Platforms, Cars.com
“From BASIC to big data”
Senior Researcher, USG
“Learning is the most useful skill”
Enterprise Account Manager, HP
“Finding the best job for me”
UX Researcher, Arity
“Embrace making decisions as you move toward your path”
Vice President, Client Digital Platform Service, Northern Trust Corporation
“Learning is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. But to survive, we must learn”
Founder, IT Girl Solutions
“Stay aware of the opportunities presented in life, and look to make some of your own”
VP, CIO at Underwriters Laboratories
“Technology Gave Me a Future”
Business Analyst/Technology, Arity
“Change: the only constant”
Partner/Interactive Director, Mess
“An unnecessary amount of hard work”
Client Partner, Tata Consultancy Services
“Dare to dream and never lose hope”
Director of Converge Consulting, Forefront
“Making the most of your failures”
President, Direct Steel and Construction
“The Power of Your Strengths.”
Senior Technical Search Consultant, Advanced Resources
“Use passion as your primary guide to following your dreams.”
Assistant Vice President, Information Security Supervision at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
“Preparing for success in an unknown world.”
Director, Consumer and Business Insights, McDonald’s Corporation
“Seventh grade science fair launches a 6 figure career.”
Senior Director Innovation Incubator, Innovation Platform Consultant, HCSC Innovation Platform
“Staying True to What You Enjoy”
Founder/CEO, WallScott Solutions
“Turning obstacles into opportunities”
