The Regional Learning Work Group is one of several working committees of Chicago Metropolis 2020. Its role is to provide leadership in efforts to inform and educate the citizens of the region concerning the objectives and mission of Chicago Metropolis 2020. The Work Group, under the leadership of David Mosena, provided invaluable guidance throughout the development of the Regional Realities report.

David Mosena, Chair
President and Chief Executive Officer, Museum of Science and Industry

Gerald W. Adelmann
Executive Director, Openlands Project

Rita R. Athas
Director of Regional Programs, Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago

James W. Compton
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Urban League

Brother James Gaffney, FSC
President, Lewis University

James O’Connor
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Unicom Corporation

Patrick J. Ormsby
President and Chief Executive Officer, Bimba Manufacturing Company

Rebecca Riley
Former Vice President for Civic Affairs, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Gloria Scoby
Senior Vice President/Group Publisher, Crain Communications, Inc.

James Stukel
President, University of Illinois

Arthur R. Velasquez
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Azteca Foods, Inc.

Patrick Whitney
Director and Professor, Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology