Description

NACC's monthly Lunch with a Leader series highlights one local Leader in a friendly, sit-down atmosphere. Sit side-by-side community leaders and fellow chamber members around a king's table as we learn about the professional and personal journey of our leaders over a plated meal. Registration is required as we are unable to accommodate walk-ins with limited seating.

THIS MONTH'S LEADER

Andrea Ingram

DuPage Children's Museum

President & CEO

Andrea Ingram is an experienced lawyer, public policy advocate, social service agency executive, and a cultural institution thought leader. She currently serves as the President and CEO at DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM). Established by early childhood educators over 35 years ago, DCM strives to ensure that all children thrive through access to extraordinary learning experiences. Annually connecting with nearly 500,000 people at our Museum, in schools, communities, and across social media, DCM continues to reach new audiences and change lives by expanding access to immersive exhibit and programming experiences across the state.

Before joining DCM, Ingram served as Vice President of Education and Guest Services at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) for 13 years where she led the development of nationally recognized strategies, teams and programs responsible for all aspects of the guest experience and learning. In this role, Ingram leveraged networks and content knowledge acquired during her time as Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Information for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and as the Director of Budget and Tax Policy for Voices of Illinois Children. Ingram’s decade as an advocate and solution builder in her role as a business litigator in San Francisco law firm remain foundational to her work

Ingram earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the American University. Ingram is a proud member of The Chicago Network; serves on the board of Heartland Human Care Services; and recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago Council on Science & Technology.

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