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iHeartMedia/Chicago Presents Women Who Win 2021


Women Who Win
Women Who Win

iHeartMedia Chicago's 107.5 WGCI, V103, Inspiration 1390, 93.9 LITE FM, Rock 95.5 and 103.5 KISSFM and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago present Women Who WIN 2021, a celebration of dynamic women leaders who have made a significant impact in the community as a direct result of their exceptional leadership.

Throughout the month of March, iHeartMedia Chicago and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will pay tribute to 14 incredible women leaders who have shaped Chicago's history through dedication and perseverance. The spirit of strength shines through each of these women as their unique leadership journey has brought them to this pivotal point in our nation's history. The enormity of their impact, vision, hope and advancement of women in our city, state and country is unparalleled. The personal winning secret of these extraordinary women earned each of them a rightful place in the Women Who WIN Class of 2021. iHeartMedia Chicago and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will also host a virtual panel discussion with some of the honorees in late April.

The tributes will include a series of on-air and digital vignettes on iHeartMedia Chicago's six radio stations, websites and social media. More information is available on each station's Women Who WIN Class of 2021 featured website: 107.5 WGCI; V103; Inspiration 1390; 93.9 LITE FM; Rock 95.5; and 103.5 KISS FM.

"iHeartMedia Chicago is thrilled to honor these incredible women who have made a profound impact on our community," said Matt Scarano, President of iHeartMedia Chicago. "The breadth and diversity of their leadership is extraordinary, and we are proud to add them to the Women Who WIN Class of 2021."

"Chicago is truly leading the way when it comes to women in leadership positions across all sectors," said Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. "The YWCA is excited to partner with iHeartMedia Chicago to honor some of the incredible women making a difference for our region."

iHeartMedia Chicago "Women Who WIN Class of 2021" Honorees:

  • The Honorable Juliana Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
  • The Honorable Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor, City of Chicago
  • The Honorable Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • The Honorable Kimberly M. Foxx, Cook County State's Attorney
  • Felicia Davis, President and CEO, Chicago Foundation for Women
  • Jeanne Gang, Founding Principal and Partner, Studio Gang
  • Noor Raheemullah Hasan, Executive Director, Muslim Women's Alliance
  • Valerie B. Jarrett, Co-Chair, The United State of Women and President, The Barack Obama Foundation
  • Celena Roldán, CEO, Illinois Region, American Red Cross
  • Susan Davenport Smith, Pastor's Wife, Apostolic Faith Church
  • Dr. Lauren Streicher, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director and Founder of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and the Northwestern Medicine Center for Menopause
  • Michelle Flowers Welch, Chairman and CEO, Flowers Communications Group
  • Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO, Chicago Urban League
  • Kristen Ziman, Chief of Police, Aurora, Illinois Police Department

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