Born and raised in Illinois, Bethanie Couri comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and changemakers. She is passionate about business and grew up working in her family’s restaurants, where she developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. She went on to attain her MBA and recently earned her doctorate in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a specialization in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois, equipping her with a deep understanding of organizational culture, leadership, and workforce development.