Join us at FORWARD FOCUSED 2025!

Join the Primera Foundation as we host our signature fundraising event, Forward Focused, dedicated to supporting STEM education in our communities.

Forward Focused is a visionary fundraising event promoting STEM careers through scholarship, education, technology, and mentorship. Enjoy an exclusive VIP meet and greet with our esteemed panelists (available only to event sponsors), followed by a cocktail networking reception and an engaging panel exploring Chicago’s evolving education landscape, the future of STEM careers, and how we can collectively shape tomorrow’s workforce.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a great cause!

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Ticket Information: Early-bird tickets are available through August 25th. Discounted tickets are available from August 26th to September 15th. Regular tickets can be purchased until September 24th. Visit the links above for more event details.

We hope to see you there!

MEET OUR 2025 PANELISTS

Z Scott, J.D.
President of Chicago State University

Miiri Kotche, Ph.D.
Associate Dean & Biomedical Engineering Professor at University of Illinois Chicago

Krisann Rehbein
Executive Director of ACE Mentor Chicago

Dave Crosson, PE
Senior Vice President of HNTB

Erin Inman, PE
President & CEO of Primera Engineers
PANEL MODERATOR

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

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