Claudia Freed
President & CEO
Bio
Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALgreen, is an accomplished and dynamic business leader with 25 years experience managing purpose-driven partnerships. She received the first scholarship created by EALgreen from excess inventory in 1982. Claudia’s commitment to education and sustainability originated in her native Argentina. Using her EAL scholarship, she earned a degree in Economics from North Park University (Chicago, IL). After a successful career in corporate finance, she returned to lead EAL becoming a champion for corporate social responsibility recognized by Crain’s Chicago Magazine, the Global Summit of Women and the Corporate Responsibility Group of Chicago. Under her direction, EAL has been hailed a social innovation pioneer coordinating a national network of Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities to create positive social impact that adds value – and purpose - to businesses’ bottom line. More about EALgreen at www.ealgreen.org