Primera and the Primera Foundation are excited to announce the return of our signature fundraising event, Forward Focused. Join us on Wednesday, September 24th and help us support STEM education within our communities. The evening will feature plenty of food and drinks, great networking opportunities, an engaging panel discussion, and a fun post-event gathering. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a great cause.
This year’s theme is Educate. Empower. Elevate. and is geared toward Chicago’s ever-changing education landscape, the future of STEM careers, and how we can empower the next generation of engineers and business leaders. Our panelists include Z Scott, J.D., President of Chicago State University; Miiri Kotche, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering; Krisann Rehbein, Executive Director of ACE Mentor Chicago; and Dave Crosson, PE, Senior Vice President at HNTB. The panel will be moderated by our very own President & CEO, Erin Inman. They will offer insights on topics ranging from higher education and engineering to mentorship and opportunities in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
Established in 2019, The Primera Foundation is a growing entity with a strong, singular vision. The Primera Foundation’s giving is focused in four areas: Scholarships – for students to pursue STEM careers; Technology – helping to bring opportunity into classrooms that would otherwise have minimal access; Education – sharing our knowledge and supporting other charitable organizations teaching STEM to our youth; and Mentorship – developing our next generation of engineers and architects.
To purchase tickets, sponsor, or make a donation to Forward Focused, click here.
