About the World Leaders Forum

The World Leaders Forum brings recognized world leaders to the Judson University Elgin campus each year with the intent to inspire and ignite a flame of leadership for all who attend.

Purpose of the World Leaders Forum

The Purpose of the WLF

Educating and investing in tomorrow's business leaders
Building greatness in the lives of students
Inspiring change and creating a legacy

Event Proceeds

Proceeds from World Leaders Forum events fund two unique programs at Judson: the Roeser Scholars program focused on leadership development and the RISE program which provides students with intellectual disabilities the college experience. Proceeds also support innovative entrepreneurial activities, on-going operations and benefit the higher education of youth in foster care by providing programs and educational opportunities at Judson University. One of our partners that is expressly devoted to helping with this mission is Foster Progress. Thank you for investing in tomorrow's leaders.

The Entrepreneurship Program

Judson's Division of Professional Studies launched its accredited MBA program in 2013. As a first step toward creating an entrepreneurial program, Judson is now offering an entrepreneurial certificate that can accompany any traditional undergraduate degree. The university is also researching development of a distinctive entrepreneurial competency within the higher education sector that does not duplicate its existing programs.

Annual Report

Download the 2018 World Leaders Forum Annual Report.

Judson's Roeser Scholars

About Judson's Roeser Scholar Program

These scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships that Judson students can receive, and only a limited number of recipients are chosen for the honor each year. In order to be eligible, a student must show attributes of creativity, leadership, innovation, mission and faith. They must also maintain good academic standing.

Scholarship Benefits for Students

A sponsored ticket to World Leaders Forum events.
An opportunity to interview for the World Leaders Forum Internship position during sophomore, junior and senior year at Judson University.

Access to unique opportunities that cultivate an aptitude for leadership.
Participation in monthly meetings that cover a range of topics including entrepreneurship, leadership development, business etiquette, networking, creativity and innovation.

An invitation to the annual Scholars Dinner - an exclusive reception with Judson's President, a renowned business leader, trustees, and distinguished alumni. Recent speakers have included: Andy-John Kalkounos, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Public Servant; Jacqueline Camacho Ruiz, Founder of JJR Marketing, Entrepreneur, Renowned Author and Sports Pilot; Amy McDonald, President of FONA International; Bob Rupczynski, Corporate Vice President, Global Media, CRM and Digital Merchandising at McDonald’s Corporation; Lakita Garth Wright, Media Consultant and Author; Fran Edwardson, CEO of the American Red Cross of Chicago.

2021-2022 Roeser Scholars

Chase Ashcraft
Gosport, IN
(Management)

Haven Beyer
Middleville, MI
(Music Business & Entrepreneurship)

Zaria Boozer
Indian Land, SC
(Business Management)

Katherine Breinig
Chicago, IL
(Computer Science)

Jeanene Canul
Belize, CA
(Architecture)

Sydnie Elder
Belvidere, IL
(Management)

Jackson Fry
Martinsville, IN
(Architecture)

Ashley Gutteridge
Chicago, IL
(Secondary Education & Mathematics)

Kayleigh Mackintosh
Sterling, CO
(Biology/Pre-med)

Rayna Mall
Cherry Hill, NJ
(Architecture)

Brenna McGuire
Geneseo, IL
(Architecture)

Delia Tacheny
Hugo, MN
(Interior Design)

Hallie Tucker
Bolivar, MO
(Management & Marketing)

Lillie Whitehead
Gilbert, AZ
(Architecture)

2020-2021 Roeser Scholars

Erin Aubrey
Dakota, IL
(Elementary Education)

Abigail Belsan
Lemont, IL
(Architecture)

Daniel Gilbreath
Bollingbrook, IL
(Sport Management)

Treyton Lehman
Berne, IN
(Architecture)

Bethany Newman
Appleton, WI
(Studio Art)

Broderick Solbrig
Lindenhurst, IL
(Architecture and Studio Art)

2019-2020 Scholars

PG Nkalang’ango
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(Computer Science and Business)

PJ Nkalang’ango
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(Architecture)

Malina Sanchez
Chicago, IL
(Early Childhood Education)

Rebecca Colson
Belvidere, IL
(Psychology and Christian Ministry)

Ethan Kohl
Harrisonville, MO
(Computer Science and Business)

2018-2019 Scholars

Jennifer Carbery
Bartlett, IL
(Computer Science and Math)

Ce'Nedra Fogg
Bloomington, IL
(Biblical Studies and Psychology)

Ryan Milkie
De Pere, WI
(Architecture)

Madison Psinas
Pekin, IL
(Architecture)

Carista Ritchie
Pingree Grove, IL
(Christian Ministries)

Arianna Wink
Canandaigua, NY
(Psychology)

2017-2018 Scholars

Maxwell Starcevich
Shorewood, IL
(Architecture)

Aiden Stevens
U.S. Virgin Islands
(Architecture)

Bryan Tripp
Chatham, IL
(Music Business and Entrepreneurship)

2016-2017 Scholars

James Fleshman
Alexandria, VA
(English Literature)

Lindsey Mellema
Grand Rapids, MI
(Worship Arts)

Jarod Pletcher
Lancaster, PA
(Architecture)

2015-2016 Scholars

Sam Carani
Gilberts, IL
(Accounting)

Taylor Hiland
New Palestine, IN
(Biochemistry)

Kyra Patterson
Winneconne, WI
(Secondary Education - Mathematics)

Melodie Rivera
Elgin, IL
(Business Management)

2014-2015 Scholars

Faith Gazdzicki
Round Lake, IL
(Psychology)

Kendall Getzinger
Grayslake, IL
(Graphic Design)

Hannah Kyle
Mahomet, IL
(Graphic Design)

WLF Board Members

Ms. Merrie Meadows '09
St. Charles, IL

Dr. Gene Crume
West Dundee, IL

Mr. Fran Houlihan
Barrington, IL

Mr. A.J. Patton
Chicago, IL

Mr. Mark Vargas '04
Chicago, IL

Mr. Austin Rabine
Schaumburg, IL

Ms. Jacqueline Ruiz
Naperville, IL

Mr. Tim Schofield '14
Chicago, IL