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Andrea Zopp: the Most Unconventional Resume in Chicago?
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Andrea Zopp describes herself simply as an introvert who likes to read, but over her storied career, Andrea has worn a lot of hats in high places. From professionalizing the State's Attorney Office, becoming the first person of color to report to the CEO in the history of Sears as a company, Serving as CEO of the Chicago Urban League, running for senate against Tammy Duckworth, serving as Deputy Mayor under Rahm Emanuel—and more—Andrea's resume tells the story of a woman determined to make change. In this episode, Andrea joins Marie to discuss her incredible career, confronting her racial identity in the Harvard cafeteria, bringing experience as a prosecutor into the boardroom, and working with the Chicago Bears.
