Lavin Bernick Executive Chat with Liz Hartigan Connelly '90

The Lavin Bernick Executive Chats are an exciting way to engage with successful and esteemed executives and civic leaders. You will have an opportunity to participate in an intimate conversation around the theme of leadership.

This session will feature Liz Hartigan Connelly '90. Liz's career has been defined by her ability to develop a strategic vision, build high performing teams and lead complex businesses to deliver results. In her current role as the Head of J.P. Morgan's Healthcare, Higher Education and Not-For-Profit Commercial Banking business, Connelly leads a business that is national in scope and provides treasury, credit and specialized industry solutions to over 3000 clients.

Prior to her current role, Liz joined Commercial Banking to manage a team of bankers across 25 states, covering hospitals and health systems, colleges and universities and not-for-profits in addition to state and local government.. Liz also served as the Midwest region head for the Private Wealth Management business for six years. Her experience across financial services and her ability to manage complex businesses have enabled her to hold positions of increasing responsibility in the Investment Bank, Asset Management and Commercial Banking.

As a lifelong citizen of Chicago, some of Liz's most rewarding achievements have come as a result of her community involvement. Coming from a family with a long tradition and history of public service across the city and the State of Illinois, Liz serves as a Director of the Chicago Network, Economic Club of Chicago, trustee for Polk Bros. Foundation, Shedd Aquarium, Harris Music and Dance Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre and Catholic Extension. She is also a member of the Executives' Club of Chicago. She is passionate about giving back and assiduous in balancing her career with her responsibility to these organizations.

Liz received her B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and her M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Liz lives on the north side of Chicago in Rogers Park with her husband Matt and their four children.

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