2017 Surge Alumnus, Jonathan Chaparro has been selected as part of the Class of 2020 for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Emerging Leaders Program. Every year the Chicago Council on Global Affairs selects a class of approximately 20 participants with high potential from across Chicago’s business, cultural, civic, and academic sectors and provides a robust expansive platform to deepen their fluency and exposure to global affairs and policy. Selected candidates are highly accomplished in their careers and expected to rise to the top of their fields in the next 10 years. They also have a have a strong demonstrated professional and personal interest in global issues, trends, and events and are active in their communities and committed to working on solutions that will positively impact Chicago’s role as a global city.
