Give big hugs and a warm thank you to @marlenepaezdukes for being a magnificent Host and Director of the CreativeMornings/Chicago chapter for the past 4 years. 👏

No matter the obstacles, you always bring the team together, generating fantastic events for the Chicago creative community. We thank you and wish you the best in your next chapter. This is not a farewell but a ‘see you later’ until we meet again. Here’s our favorite magic moment with Marlene 📸 and her inspiring quote 😘 ✨

“Being a part of CM for 6 years overall and Host for 4, I witnessed some of our team’s best moments of innovation, challenges of overcoming a pandemic, strength of modeling our values of inclusion against hate and racism, and the joys of coming through to other side with new fortified friendships. It has truly been an honor and privilege to lead this team. I am proud to say that Chicago has been my creative home and grateful that you’ve entrusted my leadership. Know that we have co-created and built this city together.” - Marlene, Host & Director 2019-2023 💛