Our Team: Russ Schoen

Carol Franczek | Russ Schoen

Russ Schoen, M.S., is a facilitator, trainer and speaker in the areas of productive thinking, innovation and leadership. Russ has delivered innovation programs throughout the world including Singapore, Italy, Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. He holds a Master of Science in Creativity, Innovation and Change Leadership from State University of New York and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory specializing in improvisation. He is also the co-founder of the Creative Youth Leadership Program, dedicated to enhancing leadership, communication and problem-solving skills among teens.

Russ is a contributing author to a number of innovation articles and books including Your Guide Book, An Innovation Road Map and Your Tool Cards, an Innovation Catalyst. Organizations he has worked with include: Kraft, SC Johnson, Coca-Cola, International Flavors & Fragrances, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Tap Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand Milk, Quaker and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

When he is not working, you can find him around Chicago, practicing aikido, improvising or attempting to renovate his new apartment!