Globinar Global Chamber® Chicago Metro Midwest Meetup
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Globinar Global Chamber® Chicago Metro Midwest Meetup
A Women's Month Celebration
- Tuesday, March 31st at 12pm CT / 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm London / 10:30pm Mumbai
Join this month's Global Chamber® Chicago Metro Meetup with updates from across the region with the purpose of connecting our members in Chicagoland and beyond.
This event is a good opportunity to connect, share ideas and explore global growth opportunities.
Gain valuable insights and make connections to help your business thrive locally and internationally!
Bethany Bennick - Senior International Trade Specialist at US Department of CommerceI specialize in global strategy, trade, and commercial diplomacy to help organizations and communities navigate complex markets, build partnerships, and drive growth. With experience across government, international organizations, and public-private economic development, I bring strategic insight, cultural fluency, and a results-oriented approach to advancing U.S. and global competitiveness.
My professional credentials include strategic project management from Oxford Saïd, conflict resolution from the Straus Institute, and French proficiency (C1). I am currently training with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
Mona L Cherkaoui - Executive Director at The Global Chamber Orlando
Mona Loubna Cherkaoui is Executive Director of the Global Chamber Central Florida chapter and a global business strategist with more than two decades of experience in international sales, market expansion, and cross-cultural leadership.
She holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Central Florida, with a concentration in Geopolitical analysis with a concentration in MENA and Russia. Born in Morocco and now based in Florida, Mona has built her career at the intersection of global sales, cultural intelligence, and business development.
As Managing Broker of an Orlando real estate boutique, she specializes in working with foreign investors and corporate portfolios. She also advises professionals and organizations on cross-cultural communication, negotiation strategy, and building globally competent teams.
Mona is also the Founder and Chairwoman of Global Women of Impact, a nonprofit organization focused on elevating women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and global readiness. Her work centers on helping professionals speak with confidence, sell across cultures, and lead with strategic clarity in international markets.
She is a Distinguished Toastmaster, a licensed partner of The Lewis Model of Cross-Culture, a certified coach, and a multilingual professional who has represented clients from over 130 nationalities. Throughout her career, she has received multiple leadership and top-producer recognitions for performance and impact.
Melinda Knight - R&D Associate Director - Global Colorants at Sherwin-Williams
Global Chamber Chicago
Read more about our board and chapter HERE.
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