YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM October 16-19, 2019 Chicago, Illinois TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 2 AND THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM OUR SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS 3 PROGRAM AGENDA 6 BIOGRAPHIES OF YOUNG LEADERS 11 BIOGRAPHIES OF SPEAKERS 32 BIOGRAPHIES OF FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AND STAFF 39 THINGS TO SEE, DO, & EAT IN CHICAGO 46 FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 1 SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS THE FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION—UNITED STATES WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS: ABOUT THE FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION We are grateful for the leading partnership of the Since their founding in 1976, the French-American Foundation—United States AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATION and the French-American Foundation—France have been committed to enriching in support of the 2019 Young Leaders Program. We would like to thank the a transatlantic relationship that is essential in today’s world. The Foundations Board of Directors for their generosity and support. Special thanks also go to bring together French and American leaders, policymakers and a wide range of the individual and corporate contributors to our 2019 Gala. professionals to exchange views on common problems and to create productive, lasting links between people which have a far-reaching effect in both countries. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING IN-KIND To accomplish these objectives, the Foundations arrange a wide variety of CONTRIBUTORS TO THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM: programs, including conferences, lectures, prizes, and its principal Young Leaders Theory and Siddhartha Shukla ‘16 program, designed to explore and share innovative practices from both societies. Denton’s Duane Morris 70 West Madison Avenue THE FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION—FRANCE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS: ABOUT THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM Created in 1981, the Foundation’s Young Leaders program brings together a vibrant group of French and American professionals, aged 30 to 40, from an incredible array of sectors whose common link is their passion for forging bonds in a globalized world and using their influence for the common good. In this two-year program, alternating each year between France and the United States, a group of 40 Young Leaders spends five days together discussing issues of common concern, meeting with local and global specialists, and getting to know one another. The Foundation covers Young Leaders’ travel and lodging expenses for both meetings. After two years as Young Leaders, participants join an active community of lifelong alumni. Alumni attend and organize events, use the network to advance common causes, and are encouraged to contribute to the program’s future success. 2 YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 3 SPECIAL THANKS YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM CHAIRWOMAN, ANNE DIAS The French-American Foundation would like to extend its sincere thanks to this year’s Young Leaders Program Chairwoman, Anne Dias. Anne acted as a vital resource for developing the program agenda, gaining access to speakers of high quality, and providing a vision for the week. Anne’s team, Paul Priam and Faustine Dutreuil, also deserve a special mention. The program would not have Dear Friends, been possible without Anne and her team, and we are extremely fortunate for Thank you for joining us at the French-American Foundation’s 2019 their participation. Young Leaders seminar. We’re looking forward to having you all here for YOUNG LEADERS PLANNING COMMITTEE what is sure to be an excellent program. Thank you also to the Young Leaders Planning Committee—Maya Kalieva Henry, Karin Tanabe, Roland du Luart, Andrew Klaber, Kyle Dropp, Michael Morales, To our incoming class, you were chosen from an impressive pool of applicants Elena Pak, and Tom Wyler—as well as the many members of the classes of because of your commitment to leadership in your respective fields. We hope that your first year of the program will be a fruitful opportunity to 2018 and 2019 who provided contacts, suggested venues, recommended meet fellow up-and-coming leaders from France and the United States, to activities, and shared their ideas. You have shaped this program into an event learn from one another, to discuss solutions to domestic and international that we can all enjoy. concerns, and to forge lasting bonds across both countries. We would also like to thank Andrew Spinelli, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives at World Business Chicago, for his important contributions To our returning class, we are excited to host you in the United States after your previous year in France. Experiencing your second year on the to the program. other side of the Atlantic is an opportunity to reconnect with your 2018 cohort while meeting an additional group of Young Leaders. We hope you ALUMNI JOINING US end this program with a deeper understanding of transatlantic affairs and leadership that you will take with you in your future pursuits, and that you ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: stay engaged with our community at the French-American Foundation. Rafael Alfonzo, Chief Executive Officer, Datum Corporation James G. Brooks, Jr., Founder and CEO, GlassView The program is not only a chance to network and develop your skills as leaders. You also become part of a nearly 40-year network of alumni in Adrien de Chaisemartin, Director of Strategy and Performance, politics, business, the law, the arts, and more. We believe that strong ties Gavi: The Vaccine Alliance at leadership levels between both countries are essential to a functioning Harun Dogo, Executive Director of Global Sustainable Finance, Morgan Stanley international working environment. Jason El Koubi, Executive Vice President, Virginia Economic Development Partnership We’ve planned an engaging program for you in Chicago. Thank you Julia Fromholz, Director of Rule of Law and Governance Program, again for your participation in the French-American Foundation’s Young Arizona State University Leaders program, and I look forward to meeting you all soon. Fatima Hadj, Senior Financial Executive; Member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors Mike Morales, Executive Director, Performance Improvement Director, Sincerely, JP Morgan Chase & Co. Siddhartha Shukla, Chief Brand Officer, Theory; Member of the Foundation’s Allan Chapin Board of Directors Chairman French-American Foundation – United States Matthew Spence, Managing Director, Guggenheim Partners Thomas Wyler, Senior Vice President for Global Strategy, PSP Partners 4 YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 8:00 AM 8:00 AM BUS DEPARTS BUS DEPARTS 8:30-11:00 AM 8:30-9:30 AM PROGRAM INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHICAGO Getting to know one another SPEAKER: Sam Yagan, Co-Founder of OkCupid; moderated by Young Leaders Hot breakfast served VENUE: The University Club, 76 East Monroe Street PROGRAM AGENDA PROGRAM AGENDA VENUE: EvolveHer, 358 W. Ontario Street #3 Plated breakfast served 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 10:15 AM-1:30 PM OVERVIEW OF CHICAGO VISIT TO YOUTH GUIDANCE’S “BECOMING A MAN” PROGRAM SPEAKERS: Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation; Steven Koch, former Deputy Mayor “Becoming a Man” is an award-winning program that reduces violence and increases graduation of Chicago; introduction by a Young Leader rates among at-risk adolescents. VENUE: EvolveHer, 358 W. Ontario Street #3W VENUE: TBD 12:30-1:45 PM LUNCH 1:30 PM BUS DEPARTS FOR UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO VENUE: The Palace Grill, 1420 W. Madison Street In operation since 1938, the Palace Grill is one of Chicago’s most iconic diners. 1:45-2:15 PM PICNIC LUNCH 2:15-3:00 PM DISCUSSION: ELECTIONS IN THE US VENUE: University of Chicago, Saieh Hall. Graduate Student Lounge The 2020 Elections: What’s Next? 2:30-3:30 PM SPEAKER: Ambassador Bruce Heyman, former US Ambassador to Canada; moderated by a DISCUSSION: SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITIES Young Leader AND FIELD EXPERIMENTS VENUE: Denton’s, 233 S. Wacker Drive # 5900 SPEAKER: John List, University of Chicago economist; moderated by Young Leaders 3:00-4:00 PM VENUE: University of Chicago, Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street DISCUSSION LED BY A YOUNG LEADER: ELECTIONS IN THE FRANCE Elections and politics in France, with a Young Leader 3:30-4:00 PM DISCUSSION LED BY A YOUNG LEADER: SOCIOECONOMIC VENUE: Denton’s, 233 S. Wacker Drive # 5900 INEQUALITIES IN FRANCE: A COMPARISON 5:00-6:30 PM Is France dealing with the same issues? In what ways is it unique? COCKTAIL RECEPTION REMARKS BY: Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago; Anne Dias, Founder 4:30 PM and CEO Aragon and Young Leaders Chairwoman BUS DEPARTS VENUE: The home of Anne Dias, Lincoln Park 5:30 PM-9:00 PM 7:00-8:30 PM EVENING ACTIVITIES DINNER VENUE: The Prestige, 1257 North Milwaukee Ave VENUE: Green Street Smoked Meats, 112 N Green Street Offering classic American barbecue fare (vegetarian options also available). 6 YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 8:00 AM 6:00 PM BUS DEPARTS ALUMNI JOINING Alumni of the Young Leaders program are invited to join us on Friday evening through Saturday 8:30-9:00 AM evening. BREAKFAST VENUE: 70 West Madison Street, Suite 230 (2nd Floor) 6:00-8:00 PM DINNER PROGRAM AGENDA 9:00-10:00 AM PROGRAM AGENDA VENUE: 1959 Restaurant & Bar, 230 W North Avenue, 2nd floor DISCUSSION LED BY YOUNG LEADERS: THE ARTS AND SOCIETY VENUE: 70 West Madison Street, Suite 230 8:00-10:00 PM COMEDY SHOW: SECOND CITY’S 108TH MAINSTAGE REVUE 10:30-11:45 AM Second City is one of the US’s premiere comedy clubs and schools of improvisation, where many ART INSTITUTE VISIT famous American comedians began their careers. VENUE: Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing Entrance, 159 E. Monroe Street VENUE: 230 W. North Avenue 12:00-2:15 PM LUNCH SPEAKERS: James Rondeau, President of the Art Institute; Leslie Bluhm, Co-Founder of Chicago Cares VENUE: Terzo Piano Restaurant, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S.