Program Book, The Working Lunch - Hybrid Edition, 2022

HYBRID EDITION

EMERGE

May 17, 2022

Dear Friends, I am thrilled to welcome you to The Working Lunch–Hybrid Edition, Women Employed’s first-ever hybrid event. Whether you’re here in person or logging on virtually, we’re so excited to have you with us today.

Our ability to host some of you in person this year is a positive sign. After more than two years, we are finally starting to emerge from the grip the pandemic and the resulting shecession have held on us. We are starting to gather again. To plan. To think about what’s next.

Women Employed has spent the last two years ensuring working women— especially the low-paid women and Black and Latina/x women who have been hit especially hard—can weather the storm. And we’ve also been thinking about and planning for what’s next for them and their families, to ensure that we can all emerge with not just our health, but on a more secure financial footing.

Our work is only possible due to the longstanding and steadfast commitment of our supporters—especially all of you who make The Working Lunch a success. I want to thank our Champion Sponsor, ComEd, along with all of our generous corporate and organizational partners and our individual supporters. Your financial support is essential to us realizing our vision! I’d also like to thank our luncheon leadership committee, table leaders, and table hosts, who worked so hard to help make this event a success.

I am incredibly grateful to my fellow Board Directors, whose visionary work and leadership would not be possible, without each of you bringing your voices to the table to help us during this transformational, transition period. To our fearless leader, Cherita Ellens, I’m eternally grateful for your passionate, dedicated, and creative leadership to help Women Employed emerge to a new level of engagement with our communities.

If this is your first time at TWL, please engage with us as I promise you will leave more enlightened and hopefully encouraged to support WE. For those that are ongoing supporters, I, on behalf of the Board, thank you for your continuing support of the mission of WE. It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to our 49th Annual The Working Lunch.

With gratitude,

Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi

Board Chair Deputy General Counsel and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, JBT Corporation

Dear Friends, What a joy to be able to host a hybrid event this year—with some of you in the room with us, and more watching virtually from your homes, offices, or wherever you may be! I am honored that you have all joined us today.

Thank you!

The Working Lunch is Women Employed’s signature annual fundraiser, and because of many of you, it is always very well attended and supported.

This event is particularly crucial right now—in this unique transitional moment—because it provides us with vital funding to advance our mission and ensure that, as we emerge from the pandemic, we don’t revert to the status quo. The status quo was not built for women—especially not for low-paid women and Black and Latina/x women, who face significant bias and barriers that impede our ability to build wealth and financial security.

As we emerge, we are pushing and working toward a new normal. One where women are compensated fairly for their work, where they have opportunities to advance and to grow their earning potential, where they can access affordable and quality education and training they need to thrive, and more. With your support, we are working to do that. Today you will hear about some of our exciting new initiatives that will grow the economic power of women in Illinois that are in low or unpaid work, and Black and/or Latina/x women, and move us closer to closing the wealth gap at the intersection of race and gender.

You’ll also hear from speakers and honorees who have been dedicated to ensuring women can emerge strong. We’re thrilled to honor Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Lydia Bueschel, and Katya Nuques today. Each one of them is an inspiration in their own way, and we’re honored to have them with us here today.

Thank you for your continued and steadfast support. And if you are new to Women Employed, we’re happy you’ve joined us and we welcome you to the family.

Thank you,

Cherita Ellens

President and CEO

Empowering Communities ComEd is proud to support Women Employed in its mission to uplift women and build a diverse workforce where women are not only represented, but also empowered.

Best Wishes to All for a Wonderful Event.

Program Welcome

Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi, Board Chair, Women Employed

Introductory Video Welcome From Our Champion Sponsor

Diana Sharpe, Vice President, Large Customer Operations, ComEd

Opening Remarks

Cherita Ellens, President and CEO, Women Employed

Honoree Remarks

Lydia Bueschel, Shareholder, Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C. Introduced by Fay Clayton

Keynote & Honoree Remarks

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Former Director, Illinois Department of Public Health Introduced by Cherita Ellens

Testimonial & Entrepreneurship Hub Preview

Chris Mickens, Creative Technical Director, Educo Web Design

Fund-A-Need & Raffle

Cherita Ellens, President and CEO, Women Employed

Testimonial Video

Reyna Moreno, Alumna, The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program

Honoree Remarks

Katya Nuques, Director of the Little Village Portfolio, Robert R. McCormick Foundation Introduced by Ambar Mentor-Truppa

Closing Remarks

Keynote and Honorees KEYNOTE & HONOREE

Dr. Ngozi Ezike Former Director, Illinois Department of Public Health As head of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike led Illinois through the COVID-19 pandemic, providing guidance for Illinoisans, and collaborating with businesses, community organizations, and healthcare institutions to ensure we emerge safe and healthy. In addition to guiding our state through an unprecedented challenge, Dr. Ezike broke barriers as the first Black woman to lead the agency in its 140+ year history. Dr. Ezike will soon begin a new role as the CEO of Sinai Chicago, the city’s largest private safety-net health system.

HONOREE

Lydia Bueschel Shareholder, Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C. As one of our longest-serving Board Directors—and through her philanthropy and leadership of our Quality Jobs Council—Lydia Bueschel has demonstrated deep commitment to advancing equity for working women and families. She is a shareholder at a wholly-women owned law firm that she co-founded in 2016, and serves on the the board of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, where she leads the association’s efforts to foster business collaboration and support among minority and women-owned firms across the country. In her pre-law life, she was a social worker and ran a modern dance company.

HONOREE

Katya Nuques Director of the Little Village Portfolio, Robert R. McCormick Foundation Throughout her career, Katya Nuques has led the charge to reform and confront systemic barriers through economic access, equity, and opportunity, creating meaningful change for individuals in the Little Village community and beyond. Before joining the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in 2022, she served as the Executive Director of Enlace Chicago, leading them through a period of unprecedented growth and playing a critical role in supporting Chicago’s response to mitigate COVID-19’s public health and economic impacts.

Other Speakers Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi

Board Chair, Women Employed

Cherita Ellens

President and CEO, Women Employed

Diana Sharpe

Vice President, Large Customer Operations, ComEd Women Employed Board Director

Chris Mickens

Creative Technical Director, Educo Web Design

Fay Clayton Retired

Ambar Mentor-Truppa

Board Co-Chair, Women Employed

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Honoring Lydia Bueschel Lydia Bueschel, who is being honored at today’s luncheon, is one of our longest-serving Board Directors. She is retiring from the Board this year after 12 years of service to Women Employed. Thank you to everyone who has honored Lydia today by making a gift in her name.

Kate Boege* Andrea Bueschel Betsy & David Bueschel Fay Clayton Chris Frumkin Deb Golden* Fern Josephs* Marilynn & Ron Grais Lisa Pattis* Barbara Provus & Fred Wackerle Laurie Rompala* Debbie Thorne* Mary Sue Willie Sarah Willie-LeBreton & Jonathan LeBreton Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C. Women’s Bar Association of Illinois * Former Women Employed Board Director

“Dear Lydia, You are a zealous advocate for womens’ rights and it was a privilege to serve on the WE Board with you. You are such a joy!”-Deborah Golden “Congratulations to my amazing niece.” -Mary Sue Willie “Congratulations, Cuz! So proud of you!!! Much love.”

-Sarah & Jonathan “We’re honoring Lydia for the work she has done and will continue to do for women in need.” -Marilynn and Ron and Jake and Betsey “Lyd, I’m proud of you! Thanks for always leading the charge and supporting WE’s work.” -Laurie Rompala “Congratulations on ALL you years of contributions…and for being such a great person! With love.”

-Barbara and Fred

LE ADE RS H I P COM M IT TE E Advocacy Council Lydia Bueschel Johanna Danz Sara J. Dioguardi Cherita Ellens Clare Golla

Beata Kirr Nancy Kreiter Carrie Garcia Palmer Katina Panagopoulos Diana Sharpe Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi

TAB LE LE ADE RS AN D HOSTS Sarah Arendt & Teresa Becvar Kate Attea & Kyle Barnett Holly Bartecki Betsy & David Bueschel Lydia Bueschel Nakita Burrell Vicki Curtis Leslie Darling Catherine Dennis Cherita Ellens Kate Everson Gwyn Friend Sharon Harris

Laura Luckman Kelber Beata Kirr Kris Kolky Jen Mason Ambar Mentor-Truppa Carrie Garcia Palmer Elena Robinson Lisa Rosenberg & Howard Balikov Janet Rotner Libby Scholz Janet Schumacher Lisa Turley Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi Rachelle Whitacre Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

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EMERGE Stronger

For nearly 50 years, Women Employed (WE) has been opening doors, breaking barriers, and expanding opportunities for women. Our mission is to increase the economic status of women and remove barriers to economic equity through effecting policy change, expanding access to educational opportunities, and advocating for fair and inclusive workplaces.

Our current focus is to grow the economic power of women in Illinois that are in low or unpaid work, and Black and/or Latina/x women with the aim of closing the wealth gap at the intersection of race and gender.

The economic impacts of the pandemic have impacted women— and especially Black and Latina/x women—disproportionately. As we work to emerge from this “shecession,” the critical nature of our work is more important than ever. So we are doubling down and fighting for laws and policies that will help us all emerge stronger.

And we need your help to get there! Here’s what you can do:

Make a donation to support our work! Just text EMERGE to 24365 to get started!

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Visit womenemployed.org/act and take action on issues that matter, like telling Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and joining us in the fight for a full and fair wage.

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BOARD OF DI RECTORS Kate Attea Holly Bartecki Lisa Battisfore* Lydia Bueschel Nakita Burrell, Treasurer Johanna Danz Leslie Darling Cherita Ellens Beata Kirr

Marjorie Loeb, Secretary Jennifer Mason Ambar MentorTruppa, Co-Chair Carrie Garcia Palmer Katina Panagopoulos Anjali Reddy

Elena Robinson Diana Sharpe Meghan Shehorn Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi, Chair

Ibie Hart Corinne Kodama Sarah Labadie Jorian Lewke Sharmili Majmudar Camille Massie Judy Miyashita Christina Perez Amanda Sousa

Jessica Swim Leticia Trujillo Christina Warden Lauren Wheeler

STAF F Linda Ballard Elizabeth Cunneen Starr De Los Santos Mary Kay Devine Tara Driver Cherita Ellens Mena Enuenwosu Racquel Fullman Christina Green

ADVOCACY COU NCI L LE ADE RS H I P Lisa Battisfore, Mara Heneghan Co-Chair Julia Mohan Teresa Becvar Kathryn Robertson Hannah Bonecutter Stacy Saunders Julie Erdmann Libby Scholz Kate Everson, Lauren Smith, Co-Chair Co-Chair Annalisa Munoz Funk Rebecca Zavala

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