Non-Profit Organizations

Board President and organizer for Square Roots Festival.

Coach Niquenya is the President and CEO of Building Bridges Consulting - a small business consulting, executive coaching, and corporate training firm specializing in transforming dreamers into successful entrepreneurs.  She has over 20 years’ experience partnering with small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and nonprofit startup leaders to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they need to be to build a successful, sustainable and profitable business model.  As a result of working with Coach Niquenya, entrepreneurs with bigger-than-life visions are connected to their passion, purpose, partners and processes to propel them to profit faster than they ever could on their own. She is also a professional speaker and author of several business titles.

John is the Sr. Director of Operations for Gateway to Learning starting August 2016. He is really excited to work with our neighbors and fellow businesses to advance the mission of Gateway. 

Claire is a Lincoln Square resident and co-founder of the David L. Hoyt Education Foundation. She love volunteering with Art Reach and hanging out with her dog Daisy in her spare time.

An East Coast native, Megan has called Chicago home for 15 years. Her people skills & patience help her clients feel comfortable throughout the buying and selling process. 

In 2013, Megan decided it was time to marry her degrees in Psychology and Interior Design by entering the world of Real Estate. She has worked on a Top producing team that has continued to excel and grow their business year after year. Her strong interior design skills help buyers and sellers every step of the way. 

She currently lives in Lincoln Square with her husband and 2 sons, Max & Alex, and is very knowledgeable of the Chicago neighborhoods.

Born and raised in the city of Chicago, I am a proud Chicago native.  I have lived in many of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods including Lincoln Square, Portage Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and am taking that deep understanding of the city to help my clients find their dream home and neighborhood. 

My greatest asset is the ability to connect and understand my client’s needs and help them make one of the most important decisions of their lives.  My attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and 15 years of experience in professional service has help me exceed client’s expectations and is what makes me stand out from the rest.

I have a true love for this city and its culture and work closely with animal rescue groups and shelters in my spare time.  

Payments & Financial Technology Executive with expertise in electronic payment processes and enterprise sales in a wide variety of business applications.

Specialties: Zero-Fee Card Processing & High-Risk Merchant Accounts including Cannabis & CBD Dispensaries.

Northwestern Medicine is excited to open a Primary Care Practice and Immediate Care Center in the heart of Lincoln Square.  Our Primary Care, which opened 12/1/21 office offers appointments for Primary Care, Cardiology, Dermatology and Endocrinology.  Our Immediate Care Center will open on 1/4/21.  We look forward to serving the medical needs of the Lincoln Square community

Whether you're a Chicago native, like me, or new to the city, I want to learn your story and what's important to you. I remember when my husband and I bought our first home and the overwhelming feeling we experienced. To keep my clients from having the same experience, I work diligently to guide and educate them by breaking down the steps and guiding them every step of the way. There's no cookie cutter formula; each client is unique in their needs. I know an exceptional customer experience involves being patient, organized, a good communicator, and a good listener. Whether selling, buying or investing, I'd be honored to assist you in realizing your real estate needs and hearing your story. Contact me today at 773-750-9325 or visit juliegodingrealtor.com and let's begin our journey!