(Pronunciation: ERR-MEAN-AH VEL-JA-CICH — she/her)

Ermina Veljačić is a communication consultant, improviser, and writer whose work explores the nuances of identity and culture. As a Bosnian-born refugee and genocide survivor who was raised on Chicago’s south side, Ermina's life experience has given her a unique voice and perspective. For the past five years, she ran an integrated marketing communication agency, providing communication and partnership management support to social-mission driven businesses and creatives. In 2024, Ermina made the bold decision to close her business and embark on a new challenge. You can see the impact of her agency through past clients like James Beard Award-nominated and Netflix star Chef Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies, acclaimed author Marisel Vera, the nationally recognized mentorship nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City, and more.

Whether she's running campaigns, building partnerships, or writing about the world around her, Ermina always brings a lot of heart. She cares most about cultivating meaningful connections and sparking positive change through her existence.