Our work is guided by the thoughtful direction of our Board of Directors.
Chair of the Board
Chicago, Illinois
President
Related Midwest
Chicago, Illinois
Chairman
BMO Financial Corp
Chicago, Illinois
Winnetka, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Research Fellow
Chapin Hall Center for Children
University of Chicago
Morrison, Colorado
Senior Vice President
The Northern Trust Company
Washington, D.C.
Chicago, Illinois
Founder, Managing Partner
Core Capital Management LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Founder, CEO
LaSalle Network
Chicago, Illinois
President and CEO
Noggin
New York, NY
Brand President
The Children’s Place
New York, NY
Board Vice Chair
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Founder & CEO
Bosun Asset Management
Washington, D.C.
CEO
The Resurrection Project
Chicago, Illinois
Non-executive Director
Ludorum PLC
Belvedere Tiburon, California
Chicago, Illinois
Board Secretary
Director of the Institute for Policy Research
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Centaur Capital Partners
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Bipartisan Policy Center
Washington, D.C.
VP and Deputy General Counsel
Snap Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Board Treasurer
Managing Partner and Trust Solutions Partner
PwC Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Executive VP, Global Distribution and Partnerships
TelevisaUnivision
Los Angeles, California
CEO
ShopRunner
Chicago, Illinois
Partner and General Manager, Human Resources
Microsoft Corporation
Seattle, Washington
Executive Director
Zell Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
Honorary Founding Member
Start Early would like to thank the following Board members for their continued service and contributions in advancing our mission to close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.
Our Demographics: Start Early strives to cultivate a Board of Directors that brings a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to our organization. We believe that inclusive leadership strengthens our ability to make informed, innovative and thoughtful decisions to advance our mission. Download the demographic summary of our 2025 Board of Directors.
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