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Education: The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business - Master of Business Administration (MBA) Cornell University, Cornell Law School - Master of Science - Law (MSL) Boston College, Carroll School of Management - Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Saint Joseph’s University, Honors Program - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (BA) Civic Engagement: Noble Charter Schools of Chicago - Treasurer, Board of Directors - Chair Finance & Audit Committee Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Chicago - Leadership Advisory Committee Art Institute of Chicago - Patron Member American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Fundraiser Special Olympics - Fundraiser Professional Afflictions: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Circle Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Turnaround Management Association (TMA) American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) CFA Institute https://www.improbablecompanies.com/home daily 1.0 2021-11-08 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