With a gift for balancing education and improvisation, Jason Ball has provided expertise for Google, AT&T, and Deloitte. Known for his inclusive approach to skill-building, Jason Ball is a Chicago-based actor, director, and facilitator. His diverse experience ranges from training new hires at Blue Cross Blue Shield to building leadership skills at Facebook and guiding kids and teachers in Chicago’s public schools through the art of improvisation.

Thanks to his expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Luis Cortes guides teams toward awareness that leads to insights. In Chicago, he previously served as IDEA Director at ComedySportz Chicago, and as the co-chair for iO Theater’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Advisory Council.

Meet Rach, the learning and development powerhouse who combines curiosity, connection, and conversation to transform organizations. With over 20 years of experience as a facilitator, curriculum developer, and program designer in the fields of public health, DEI, and leadership development, her expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges each organization faces and meeting the needs of both the organization and the learner.

Meagan is what you get when you combine the logical mind of an engineer, the passion of a teacher, and the comedic delivery of a stage performer. With an entertaining approach to skill building, Meagan O’Brien has helped create meaningful change for clients like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Facebook, and Google.

John became a legend in the field of training and corporate storytelling through his work at Second City Works. There he learned the art of agility and became a Jedi Master for getting people engaged quickly. Today he’s enthralling FutureThink’s audiences with his improvisational approach to daily life and strengthening communication and collaboration in even the most siloed of orgs.