Devin

for Magnum Insurance, and two months later was licensed to be a producer. She met people who helped her change and grow, acquired four insurance licenses, and was promoted to office manager.

Before starting in the insurance industry, she had thought of being a real estate agent. She failed the exam on her first try, but enrolled in class again and passed the test. At the right moment American Family Insurance opened the door for her to become an agency owner, an entrepreneur, and ultimately realize one of her biggest desires: to be a woman in business.

Rowland

Age: 33

Title: Director of Public Affairs

Organization: The Civilian Office of Police Accountability

Carlos Rivas, born and raised in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, is currently the director of public affairs with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Chicago’s police oversight agency.

In his job, Rivas works to build connections in communities across Chicago and to build trust through accountability. In 2022 Rivas hosted nearly 100 engagement events and forged new partnerships with community-based organizations. Since August 2022, Rivas has served on a special mayoral detail to support recent migrant arrivals