This limited series profiles Power Women who have helped shape cities, neighborhoods, businesses, and lifestyles in the cities where they work. These women will be honored at Bisnow's Chicago Power Women event Dec. 4.
Jo Anne Gottfried grew up in a family that encouraged women to take on leadership roles, and she later joined a company that did likewise. Her mother helped start the League of Women voters in their hometown of Columbus, Indiana, later won a seat on the city council and led efforts to preserve the town’s rich architecture.