SALA Series

“Gun violence is the moral issue of our time,” says Marshall Hatch Jr. of The Maafa Redemption Project. He should know. Few in Chicago are doing more to inspire young people and help lead the city forward. We’re so inspired by the change he’s helping create. #chicago #leadership #community

Few personify purpose-driven leadership more than Suzet McKinney, DrPH, MPH. A nationally recognized public health expert, it was our honor to have her join our 5th Century Partners & SALA Summit as a featured speaker. As our nation struggles to make healthcare more affordable, improve access and do a better job of keeping more people healthy, we’re so fortunate to have leaders like Dr. McKinney in the fight. #leadership #community #healthcare #chicago

The phrase ‘better health for all’ epitomizes the work of Kameron Matthews, MD, JD, FAAFP, Chief Health Officer of Cityblock Health. With multiple degrees (undergrad - Duke University, medical - The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and law - University of Chicago Law School) and professional experience ranging from prisons (Cook County Jail) to community health (Erie Family Health Centers) and government (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Dr. Mathews has dedicated her career on underserved patient populations. We were so fortunate to have her join as a featured speaker during our 5th Century Partners & SALA Summit. More from Dr. Matthews here: #leadership #community #chicago #healthcare

Few know Chicago better. And the same can be said for her knowledge and experiences with strategic communications. As the former press secretary for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and founder & CEO of the Rise Strategy Group, Tarrah Cooper Wright is an extraordinary advisor to her clients and a wonderful (and long-term) friend of SALA! #Chicago #leadership #communications

And with that the Boston Celtics now have the MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NBA HISTORY! So the blank championship banner that hung in the practice facility and was a daily reminder of the quest for an 18th title can now be replaced! Selflessness, teamwork and relentless focus on a championship goal shared by all.  Saluting our friends (and SALA members and supporters):  Rich Gotham, President to his amazing assistant Susan Barabino, Chief Partnership Officer Theodore Dalton and Allison Feaster, Vice President of Team Operations & Organizational Growth. CONGRATULATIONS! #NBA #Basketball #Leadership

Well known as President and CEO of the Chicago Bears and for his many accomplishments leading the Big Ten Conference and the Minnesota Vikings, many are less aware of Kevin Warren's servant leadership and the heart with which he pours into others. #Leadership #Chicago #NFL

S/o to our friend Monica McNutt. Go, Monica, go! And we quote: "While Caitlin is fantastic and I think she's going to have an incredible career in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), there were women who were worthy of coverage prior to her, and I will not be silenced when it comes to that." Basketball analyst, host, ESPN reporter, and NY Knicks Radio analyst AND co-host of the SALA Series Podcast Monica NcNutt breaks down her viral debate with Stephen A. Smith about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA and discusses the larger underlying issues of gender, race, and class that impact the way people talk about women’s basketball. She and Jon Stewart discuss the WNBA’s journey to this moment of boosted popularity, and what new fans of the league should know about the women who have spent the last 30 years building it. https://lnkd.in/efEvFzQA #WNBA #leadership #women

One thing you can say about Arne Duncan is he's not afraid to take on enormous challenges. After serving as CEO of Chicago's Public Schools and then for seven years as Secretary of Education, Arne returned to his native Chicago and created Chicago CRED, a non-profit aimed at reducing gun violence and saving lives in his hometown.  With the number of homicides hitting a 25-year high in 2021, CRED takes a holistic approach bringing together proven models—street outreach, life coaching, and counseling, violence prevention, workforce development, advocacy and prevention—to create transformative change in the South and West Side communities of Chicago.  It's been said the sign of a good discussion is you don't want it to end -- that certainly was the case with the extraordinary panel discussion Arne helped lead during our 5th Century Partners & SALA Summit last week in Chicago! Thank you, Arne, for your leadership and impact. We're proud to support you and your remarkable colleagues. #Chicago #Leadership #Community

Synonymous with the French Enlightenment and elevating newly creative ideas and progressive thinking, today’s second annual 5th Century Partners and SALA Summit brought together a cross-section of leaders from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences. Equal parts inspiring and educational, folks left with new relationships, ideas and motived to learn and do more. The special vibes of a gorgeous early summer day in Chicago didn’t hurt! Can’t wait for more together! 5CP Team: Marques Torbert Bruce Hampton Jessica Patton Will Smith Joseph Ayisi, CPA Carl R. Lotin Dino Swan Catie Bennett Levon Keller-Chavez Sophia Tiggs Speakers: Tarrah Cooper Wright Cristal Gary, MPP, FACHE Kameron Matthews, MD, JD, FAAFP Garth N. Walker, MD, MPH Suzet McKinney, DrPH, MPH Harisha Koneru Haigh Mary Hunt Lori Campana, CFA Katie Moore Sobuto Arne Duncan Marshall Hatch Jr. Eric S. Smith Curtis Toler, Kevin Warren, Agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eTuQHFQZ #chicago #leadership #community #healthcare #finance

Turns out folks really do enjoy meaningful in-person engagement with leaders from different backgrounds and lived experiences. Highlights from our dinner in Chicago this week that kicked off a fantastic few days! NASCAR Jessica Patton Bruce Hampton Marques Torbert Will Smith 5th Century Partners S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby, Esq. Garien Gatewood Ciere Boatright Yaw Bediako, Ph.D. J. Keith Brown Dayna Caine Rich Feitler Angela Ford Cristal Gary, MPP, FACHE Julie Giese Caryn Grant Christina Hachikian Estrelitta Harmon Patrick Hendricks LaShawn Holloway, MBA Andres Lares Marisa Moseley Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker MD, MPH Kimberley Rudd Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker MD, MPH Eve Shapiro Tatum Tatum Brandon M Thompson Dr. Eric E. Whitaker