October 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | 300 E. Randolph Street, Chicago 3rd Floor, Columbus Room B

BLC Programming Series: You’re on a Board … Now What? Hot Topics

Landing a board seat is a milestone. But the real work starts the moment you walk into your first meeting.

Join us for a candid conversation with two experienced board directors, Rodrigo Garcia and Andrea Zopp, who will share honest, practical insight into what board service actually looks like once the excitement of the appointment wears off.

Whether you’re new to a board, preparing for your first seat, or looking to sharpen how you show up in the boardroom, this conversation is built for you.

Presented by:

  • Rodrigo Garcia, CTP, AIF, Global CFO & U.S. President, Talipot*  2023 BLC
  • Andrea L. Zopp, Managing Partner, Cleveland Avenue   2005 BLC

Attend if you are:

  • A Chicago United Business Leader of Chicago (BLC)