Conlon Public Strategies
Peggy Parfenoff currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Conlon Public Strategies, where involvement includes aiding non-profit organizations in merger evaluations, strategic planning, board development, governance structure assessments, and securing resources for new initiatives. Additionally, Peggy works as a Consultant for Global Ties U.S. and is an Adjunct Professor of Communications at Columbia College Chicago. Previously, Peggy held the position of President at WorldChicago from November 2001 to December 2023, promoting citizen diplomacy and serving as the host for U.S. Department of State international exchange programs. Peggy also served as Executive Director of the International Visitors Center of Chicago, performed as Marketing Manager at LPC Group, and directed development for the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs. Education includes an MBA in Marketing and Public Non-Profit Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BA in Communications and French from Central College.
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Conlon Public Strategies
Conlon Public Strategies is a public affairs firm dedicated to advancing the good work of nonprofits and businesses. Established in 1998 by Kevin Conlon, Conlon Public Strategies has grown to be one of Chicago's most respected public affairs firms. Our team members have decades of expertise – from government to finance to healthcare, education, and the arts – which they leverage to help our clients succeed at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout our history, our founding principles have remained the same, to put people first, support policies and leaders that achieve the greatest good, and advance the missions of organizations strengthening our communities.