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Lisa Laws is currently the Vice President at Jacobs, focusing on Chicago operations and market growth in transportation, water, and buildings. They serve as the First Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in Chicago and previously held roles such as Deputy Chief Operating Officer under Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chief Operating Officer for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Laws's educational background includes dual undergraduate degrees in Physics and Civil Engineering, a graduate certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management, and they are pursuing an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management. Throughout their career, Lisa has demonstrated a commitment to STEM advocacy and mentoring young people of color in the industry.