Welcome to Booth's Education Industry Group
BoothEd's mission is to further the professional and personal interests of Booth students in the education sector. BoothEd equips our members with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to make an impact in the education sector. We do this by supporting the career searches of students in the education industry; raising awareness of opportunities and challenges in the blossoming education technology space; hosting an annual conference with speakers who work in the education sector; and supporting other events that address topics at the intersection of business and education. The group's scope spans charter school management organizations; ed-tech; education venture funds and incubators; traditional public school districts; education-related publishing and content providers; tutoring and test-prep organizations; higher education; education focused foundations; for-profit education companies; and education service providers.
In 2023 - 2024, BoothEd hopes to have a particular focus on the Education Technology industry and address the following four focus areas.
Focus Areas:
1. Education Awareness
What are the most prescient issues? How did they come to be? What efforts are being made to rectify these issues? What are the emerging trends?
2. Careers in Education post-MBA & Networking with Employers
What job opportunities are available to MBAs in the education field in teh short term and long term?
3. Volunteering in Chicago
What partnerships and volunteer opportunities with the greater Chicago education community are available to Boothies?
4. Community
Do Boothies have a community they can reach out to about the education space?
BoothEd equips our members with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to make an impact in the education sector. Membership includes the following:
-career search support for students in the education industry
-opportunities to lead and participate in career-related treks
-first-year leadership opportunities
-discounted tickets to our annual education conference
-educational events that address topics at the intersection of business and education
-social events for students with a shared passion for education
-connections across the full-time, evening and weekend programs
BoothEd welcomes students from the full time as well as evening and weekend programs to attend all programming.
Co-Chairs will review this to determine what events we put on for this school year so they match our membership interests: https://forms.gle/cbf7K5y5Yp1ghuWG8
May 7, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Overview The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is hosting the sixth Chicago Booth Education Management Conference, a key convening of education leaders, professionals, and graduate students on May 07, 2025, at Harper Center. The Conference is an opportunity for students and professionals alike to delve into current challenges and exciting trends in education, engage with emerging and ongoing academic research, and apply innovative business management principles to the education space. Through panels, workshops, keynotes, and networking conversations, we seek to create a forum for leaders to connect and transform the education landscape in Chicago and beyond. The 2025 Booth Education Management Conference, themed Future of Education: Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity, will bring together thought leaders, educators, and innovators to explore critical issues shaping the educational landscape. The conference will spotlight key topics through three dynamic panels: enhancing inclusivity in K-12 education to ensure every student thrives regardless of background; expanding the narrative around educational careers to highlight opportunities beyond the classroom; and advancing college access and career readiness for underserved students. Together, these discussions aim to drive forward a more equitable and empowering future in education. The conference will also include an insightful keynote address and the opportunity to network with educationalists and like-minded students. Your ticket includes a catered lunch as well as drinks and hors d'oeuvres during the networking reception at the end of the day. Conference Details Theme: Future of Education - Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Chicago Booth Harper Center, Room HC 104 (5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637) Schedule 12:00 – 12:45 PM | Registration & Lunch 12:45 - 1:00 PM | Introduction 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Panel 1 - Inclusivity in K-12 Education: How schools, educators, and systems can better serve all students regardless of background or identity. Moderator: Anajah Philogene - Executive Director Greater Chicago, Teach for America Panelists: Amos Tarfa - Author, Math & Physics Instructor, Medical Physicist Isaac Castelaz - Program Leader, Chicago Public Education Fund Stacie Chana - Founder/Principal at TechEd Maven Consulting, Professor at Roosevelt University Rosa Higgs - CEO and Founder of Read In 40 2:00 – 2:50 PM | Panel 2 - Careers Beyond The Classroom: Exploring the wide array of educational careers outside of traditional teaching roles. Moderator: Mary Kircher - Bellwether, Consultant Panelists: Jay Veal - CEO of INC Education Riley Jones - Professor, Education Entrepreneur Josh Chernikoff - CEO of EdSales Elevation Experience (Education Consulting) Philip Minardi - Co-Founder, BuildWithin 3:00 – 3:50 PM | Panel 3 - College Access and Career Readiness: Supporting students from underserved backgrounds in preparing for and accessing postsecondary opportunities. Moderator: Akporesiri (Siri) Omene - BoothEd Co-Chair & Founder of Chitown Education Panelists: Kevin Davenport - CEO at The Ideal Candidate, 2x Author Doris J Espiritu - Senior Advisor to Provost, City Colleges of Chicago and Dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science, Wright College Janice Jackson - CEO at Hope Chicago Jeffrey Beckham Jr - CEO of Chicago Scholars (TBD) 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Keynote 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Networking Reception Please see here for parking/validation information: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/en/transportation/driving-parking Please note that it can be difficult to find parking, hence, carpooling or using ridesharing apps is recommended. Send an email to priyanka.as@chicagobooth.edu for any technical support or questions about the conference.
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, IL 60637
