Johara Farhadieh

Johara Farhadieh currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Wespath Benefits and Investments since October 2023. Prior to this role, Johara was the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at the Illinois State Board of Investment from September 2007 to October 2023, managing a $20 billion defined benefit fund and overseeing a $2 billion portfolio focused on emerging and minority investment managers. Previous experience includes positions as Portfolio Officer at the Illinois State Board of Investment, where responsibilities involved liaising with private market consultants, and as a Valuation Analyst at Hilco Appraisal Services. Johara began a career in financial analysis as a Senior Financial Analyst at Central States Health & Welfare and Pension Funds. Academic credentials include an MBA in Financial Analysis from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from DePaul University.