Desiree Vargas Wrigley is a Latina serial entrepreneur and Chief Innovation Officer of P33, Executive Director of TechRise by P33, and founder of The Josephine Collective, an angel group focused on empowering women and people of color to become investors.
Cindu Thomas- George is a disrupter of injustice and cultivator of inclusion. As the Founder and Principal Trainer of Shakti Diversity and Equity training, she designs and facilitates professional development experiences that promote inclusion, equity, antiracism, and intercultural intelligence.
Alicia Del Real is an executive coach and President of the Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence (AEI). At AEI, Alicia helps leaders reach their potential. Alicia focuses on the whole person to increase both self and social knowledge resulting in meaningful and sustainable growth.
Prior Panelists
Paving Pathways: Women Leaders of Chicago
Chief Brand Officer | Blue Meridian Partners
Managing Director | Exposition Ventures | Early Stage Venture Investor
Philanthropy Executive in Residence | Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
Chief Executive Officer | DeVry University
Maria Sotelo
Chicago Community Builder & Innovator
Sr. Director, Commercial Sales Strategy - PepsiCo Beverages North America
Chief Executive Officer | Purpose Brand
Chief Marketing & Cultural Officer | Sports Marketing & Partnerships | DEI Consultant & Speaker
Chief Marketing Officer | AMA 4 Under 40 | Board Member
Sr Director | Commercial Sales Strategy | PepsiCo Beverages North America
Chief Executive Officer | Jellyvision
Partner & Immigration Attorney | Quarles & Brady LLP
Chief Financial Officer | Avidbots Corp.
