22  ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER
CHAMBER ADVOCACY
CHAMBER ADVOCACY
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RELATIONS
Jan. 12 | The Illinois Chamber thanks the Consulate General of Canada in 
Chicago | Le Consulat général du Canada à Chicago, especially Margaux 
McDonald and Jillian Senkiw, for hosting Chamber’s own Laura Ortega Lamela 
and Interim CEO Dan Wagner this afternoon. We look forward to continuing 
this partnership!
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Jan. 14 | Illinois Chamber Director Laura Ortega Lamela and Interim CEO 
Dan Wagner, together with Illinois Manufacturers’ Association CEO Mark 
Denzler, were honored to meet with Ms. Yvonne Chiu, Chairwoman of the 
Global Digital Delivery Alliance (GDDA), and Mr. Dennis Lei, Director 
General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago.
Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to connect. We look forward 
to many future opportunities to collaborate!
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER
Cheryl Mezydlo
Director of Membership and Business Development
Cheryl brings more than 20 years of leadership 
experience in membership growth, engagement, 
and strategic relationship building. Throughout 
her career, Cheryl worked for large, mission driven 
associations within Illinois, holding senior roles 
focused on strengthening member value, driving 
sustainable growth, and fostering meaningful connections within the business 
community. Cheryl holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Lewis University 
in Romeoville, IL.
Aubrie Mozingo
Manager of Government Relations
Aubrie held two previous chamber positions, one 
as the intern at the Illinois Association of Chamber 
of Commerce Executives, and the other as the 
government affairs intern at the Lincoln Square 
Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, 
Aubrie worked as a Legislative Coordinator for 
the Illinois Office of the Speaker, where she staffed several members and 
committees and assisted with developing legislative agendas and served as 
administrative support. Aubrie graduated with her bachelor’s degrees in 
political science and public policy at University of Illinois Springfield.

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