Mary Kowal will speak on faith as a bridge. Hear her familys inspiring war time faith journey as survivors of the holocaust. She said:”Only through faith did we make it.” Inspired by the Little Flower, hear how her faith leads her as a volunteer to daily small works of charity.

Danny Smith, author of his book “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department”, will share with us insights he gets as a freelance journalist and author. Hear an unexpected story of one of his profiles that got to the heart of Danny’s faith and a police officer’s defining moment. Hear the author’s tips on how to get a story.

Tom Swoboda, former acting police chief of Park Ridge, will share with us insights on comforting others who face grieving moments at a sudden loss of a loved one. Hear Tom’s personal story of losing his wife and how it affected faith at work. Hear his charism of stepping forward, trusting, ever trusting, in the Lord for what to say and how to act. Hear tips that every parent can use in law enforcement issues.

Walter Cwik is a veteran engineer turned quality control director. Hear how his faith influences his profession in how he treats people. Hear motivational secrets he uses in quality control that we all can use.

Mary Kay Bochenek, with 17 years experience in the senior services field, speaks on retirement lifestyles and continuing care. Hear how her faith affects her profession in a meaningful story of transitions for one person moving from one stage of life to another. Hear about timeless transition that we may all go through.