Once again, Conlon & Dunn will be sponsoring the annual Chicago Science Fest. The main event, Science Expo day, will take place on Saturday, May 18, 10:00am -5:30pm, at 1871 in The Merchandise Mart. Science Expo will feature exciting science talks and interactive demonstrations on topics from the science of superheroes to artificial intelligence. From […]
On April 25th, Conlon & Dunn had a great group in the office, including Ambassador Ertharin Cousin and Cook County Commissioner Michael Cabonargi, for the Vote Mama Lunch & Learn. After learning that every female congressional candidate with kids under two years old lost in 2018, Liuba Grechen Shirley launched Vote Mama, an organization dedicated […]
Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies President Kevin Conlon has been appointed to the Leadership Council for Loyola University of Chicago’s Baumhart Center, which supports students and leaders seeking to leverage business ideas to build a more just, humane, and sustainable world. The Leadership Council is comprised of leaders in social impact, enterprise, and responsibility who […]
On February 1st, Conlon & Dunn Senior Vice President Linda Shapiro moderated a panel for the current Leadership Greater Chicago class, “Primary care and behavioral health integration in community settings.” Panelists included leaders of premier organizations that provide outstanding care for vulnerable populations in Chicago, Dr. Lee Francis, CEO, Erie Family Health Centers; Dr. Dan […]
Chris and Beth Dunn have accepted an invitation to join Maryville Academy’s Jen School Advisory Board. Jen School provides specialized academic and vocational opportunities for young men and women experiencing academic, emotional, behavioral or cognitive challenges that can potentially limit their life success. Students are served in uniquely designed classrooms to maximize effectiveness across the […]
Conlon & Dunn client, the Magical Bridge Foundation, is featured at the 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. A focus at the meeting this year is building a more inclusive society for the 1 billion people in the world living with a disability, and the forum is highlighting that message through a […]
CHICAGO, IL, October 9, 2018 – Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies, one of the Midwest’s leading public affairs firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Patrice Stanley to its team as vice president. Stanley is a seasoned policy and political professional with a record of success in government relations, executive leadership, and campaign management […]
On Friday, June 29th, Conlon & Dunn hosted this year’s cohort from the University of Chicago’s Summer Links program. Kevin Conlon presented on the topic of social sector innovation and advancing social change through the government sector. Launched by University Community Service Center Founding Director Michelle Obama in 1997, Summer Links is a 10-week social […]
Forefront has named Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies to the list of consultants for its Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI). Forefront brings grantmakers, nonprofits, and their advisors together to build the social sector in Illinois. Its MSI initiative is designed to positively impact the capacity, effectiveness, and financial health of the Chicago area nonprofit sector by […]
