
Karen McGuigan and Dr. Mary Beth Ottinger, - Guest speaker, Karen McGuigan (left) with Dr. Mary Beth Ottinger, Dean of Career and
Technical Programs at Harper College.

Meet and Greet - Guests enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet before the program begins.

Members from Harper ‘s Hospitality Program - Dr. Mary Beth Ottinger, Dean of Career and Technical Programs at Harper College (second
from right), with students and faculty members from Harper ‘s Hospitality Program.

hospitality students and faculty members - Guest speaker, Karen McGuigan (4th from left) with Harper hospitality students and
faculty members.

Guests meet and greet - Guests enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet before the program begins.

Karen McGuigan chatting - Karen McGuigan (left) chats with HOPE Giving Circle members before the program begins.

Event guests speaking with each other - Guests enjoy good company and conversation before the program begins.

Kayla Karbowski - HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Kayla Karbowski, attends the event.

Kayla Karbowski and Linda Kolbusz-Kosa - Kayla Karbowski (right) and HOPE mentor, Linda Kolbusz-Kosan share an update on the
mentoring component of the HOPE Giving Circle program.

HOPE Scholarship Recipient Kayla Karbowski - HOPE Scholarship Recipient Kayla Karbowski shares an update on her academic progress
and acceptance to Illinois State University in the fall of 2017 to pursue a bachelor’s
degree in special education.

Guest speaker Karen McGuigan - Karen McGuigan, General Manager of Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, is the special
guest speaker for the evening.

Guest speaker Karen McGuigan - 2 - Guest speaker Karen McGuigan engages the audience as she shares her career journey
from front desk clerk to the top role at a major hotel.

Attendees ask questions - Attendees ask questions of guest speaker, Karen McGuigan, during the program.

Robin Turpin Speaking - HOPE Executive Committee member and Harper College Educational Foundation Board Member,
Robin Turpin, invites attendees to make a difference in the lives of women pursuing
higher education at Harper College by becoming a member of the HOPE Giving Circle.