Melissa Donaldson

Melissa Donaldson is an accomplished professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion, currently serving as the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Morningstar and as a Board Member for both the Chicago Sinfonietta and Skills for Chicagoland's Future. With extensive experience in leadership roles, Melissa was previously the Senior VP and Chief Diversity Officer at Wintrust Financial Corporation, where foundational diversity strategies were developed. Notably, Melissa played a pivotal role at Walgreens in establishing a senior diversity and inclusion practice and at CDW Corporation, where initiatives in inclusion and diversity were launched. In addition to professional accomplishments, Melissa holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University, Central Michigan University, and Wright State University.