Chief of Staff, LaSalle Network

Jessica Schaeffer is Chief of Staff at LaSalle Network, a national staffing, recruiting and culture firm honored with more than 100 culture and revenue-based awards. Since joining LaSalle nearly seven years ago, Schaeffer has spearheaded LaSalle's marketing efforts, and been integral in the development and retention of employees, contributing to our training and culture initiatives. Schaeffer is on the Board of Directors for the Chicago American Marketing Association and Chicago SHRM. She has been quoted in Fast Company, Forbes, writes frequently for Marketing News magazine, and has been featured on FOX Good Day Chicago, ABC Chicago and WGN.

Chief of Sales/ Client Solutions, BPI Group

Raheela brings more than 25 years of experience in executive outplacement and financial services to BPI group, with expertise in M&A, executive compensation, corporate delayering, and building and leading diverse teams. She develops market strategy and leads the client solutions team for BPI group North America, partnering with clients to understand their business and talent challenges and connecting them with BPI group experts, while also working with executives in career transition.

Previously, Raheela served as a senior vice president and chief strategy officer for a national boutique executive outplacement firm, where she led client relationship management and played a key role in executive career transition services. Earlier in her career, Raheela held several senior roles in the financial services industry and worked as an independent consultant with asset management firms on mutual funds and separately managed account vehicles.

Raheela holds a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in molecular biology and French literature from Northwestern University.