With "ENGAGE comes home," Joan Kohn shares her over 25 years of experience in creative design solutions with our audience, including a presentation as well as a Q&A advice session. Joan is the author of "It's Your Kitchen: Over 100 Inspirational Kitchens" and of "It's Your Bed and Bath, Hundreds of Beautiful Design Ideas" (to be published in fall 2004).

"That event was really something great. I had not been to a networking event where I immediately felt welcomed and comfortable and where everyone was so kind and open. Engage is a great group and I look forward to the next event."

"The Engage event was wonderful. Thank you for the invite and allowing me the opportunity to participate in such a worthwhile organization. You, your colleagues and staff are commended for your hard work on last evening's event."

"Thanks again for another outstanding Engage event! Very inspiring in many ways. My hat goes off to you for having founded and made successful such a wonderful NFP organization."

"Thank you so much for a fabulous evening!! The event was classy, fun and very warm-a reflection of your personality. I met so many great women! I was so glad to be a part of it."

"I want to thank you for a wonderful evening. I was blown away by the high caliber, interesting and diverse group of women who attended. You cannot appreciate how much last night's event solidified my opinion that Chicago was the right place to land - and be a part of a community that is sophisticated yet welcoming; smart but humble; and most of all - balanced. I love this town!!"

"Thank you so much for hosting this event! It was wonderful! It was refreshing to attend a networking event, which also felt like a "night away" from work and home."