2026 LCCC WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH GREEN GODDESS LUNCHEON HONORS LAKE COUNTY INDUSTRY LEADERS

CONTACT:  Shaunese Teamer, Executive Director   ExecutiveDirector@lakecountychamber.com
 
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LAKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS WOMEN LEADERS DURING ANNUAL
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON
Royal Melbourne Country Club | Friday, March 27, 2026 | 11:30 AM
 
 
Gurnee, IL (March 25, 2026) – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will honor four outstanding women leaders for their impact and leadership in the fields of healthcare, housing, education, and the environment.
“The Lake County Chamber of Commerce greatly values the opportunity to recognize women in leadership who are advancing industries and strengthening our communities,” said Shaunese Teamer, Executive Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
“Our honorees are changing the face of Lake County leadership, creating history and generating a living legacy for our young to aspire to,” adds Patricia Braithwaite, Chair of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “Leaders recognized this year are, indeed, women of valor, courageous and charged with generating business and community success. We are proud to honor them with the designation of ‘Green Goddess.’”
The 2026 Women’s History Month Green Goddess honorees include:

• Iliana Mora, President, Advocate Condell Medical Center (Healthcare)
• Lorraine Hocker, CEO & Executive Director, Lake County Housing Authority (Housing)
• Dr. Lori Suddick, President, College of Lake County (Education)
• Dr. Muriel Adams, CEO & Executive Director, One World Shared Future (Environment)

The luncheon will be held at the Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois, bringing together Chamber board leadership, elected officials, and members representing businesses from across Lake County.
For more than a century, Chamber events have provided a platform for women business leaders to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful dialogue around community issues, business development, and leadership growth. The annual Women’s History Month Luncheon continues this tradition while celebrating honorees as “Green Goddesses”—a distinction recognizing their strength, leadership, and commitment to advancing a thriving business community.
 
ABOUT THE LAKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Founded in 1915 and operating under several names until adopting Lake County Chamber of Commerce in the mid-1990s, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce continues to be a leading regional business  organization supporting business growth, visibility, and connectivity throughout Lake County.
Most recently, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce launched Podcast Lake County, a new marketing collective featuring interviews with Chamber members aimed at increasing visibility and expanding promotional opportunities. “Working closely with our Board of Directors, we have always sought new ways to broaden the reach of our member’s marketing efforts,” said Shaunese Teamer, who also hosts the Podcast. “Launching Podcast Lake County during our recent 110th Anniversary in 2025 has provided  an exciting new benefit for members as it elevates the promotion of member businesses throughout Lake County and beyond reaching listeners across a widening range of podcast networks. The first episodes of Podcast Lake County were released on November 24, 2025.

For more information, visit www.lakecountychamber.com, email executivedirector@lakecountychamber.com, or call 847.249.3800.