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Announcing Women of Influence Honorees for 2019

October 17, 2019 – From the leader of the team physician for the Chicago White Sox to the woman who oversees the evolution of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 25 Chicagoans have been named Women of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal and Bizwomen.

The honorees were selected from approximately 200 women nominated for the awards which will be presented at a private wine dinner in November featuring Alison Sokol Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery.

Selections were based on professional qualifications, sphere of influence and community involvement.

This year’s winners are:

D’Andrea Anderson, executive director of asset and wealth management, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Carey Bartell, vice president and chief counsel, Conagra Brands
Carol Lavin Bernick, CEO, Polished Nickel Capital Management
Susan Bennett, chief legal officer, IRI
Stephanie Braming, partner, global head, William Blair Investment Management
Sophie Evanoff, president, Vanille Patisserie
Carol V. Gilden, partner, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Linda Ginzel, clinical professor, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
Anna McCormick Kelch, CEO, LPA Search Partners
Ashley Logan, founder and CEO, Yakkety Yak
Marie Trzupek Lynch, CEO, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future
Michelle Mason, president and CEO, Association Forum
Cynthia McCafferty, president and CEO, Hawthorne Strategy Group
Sarah McEneaney, partner, digital talent leader, PwC
Fiona McEntee, founding and managing attorney, McEntee Law Group
Cara Pan, senior vice president and Chicago market executive, Bank of America
Lindsey Piegza Ph.D., chief economist, Stifel
Simona Rollinson, chief technology officer, ISACA
Dina Rollman, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs, Green Thumb Industries
Mary Beth Schewitz, executive director, The Max Schewitz Foundation
Tanarra Schneider, executive director, Fjord, a part of Accenture Interactive
Karen Teitelbaum, CEO, Sinai Health System
Dr. Kathleen Weber, partner, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush
Lizette Williams, head of cultural engagement and experiences; McDonald’s Corp.
Amanda Young, vice president, R & D, The Kraft Heinz Company

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These honorees are being recognized jointly by Bizwomen and the Chicago Business Journal, digital publications that are part of the American City Business Journals media family. Honorees were selected by a panel of judges from American City Business Journals. For more information about Women of Influence, contact Brittany Noonan, bnoonan@bizjournals.com or Ellen Sherberg, esherberg@bizjournals.com.