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Jessica Dalka

Energizer · DISC type I
Owner & Founder at Chicago Planner Magazine
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jessica Dalka is the Owner and Founder of Chicago Planner Magazine, a key resource for the citys events industry. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Advertising & Public Relations, she has extensive experience in event strategy and marketing, having worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500 executives to politicians.

Driven by a passion to better understand the events world, Jessica initially created her magazine as a personal learning tool. This entrepreneurial spirit is also reflected in her work as an event planning course creator and instructor. Her time studying abroad in Rome suggests an appreciation for international culture and experiences.

Unique fact: Jessica is launching a podcast for Chicago Planner Magazine, expanding her media presence and sharing industry insights with a broader audience.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Owner & Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Jessica shows up

Relationship Oriented
Imaginative
Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Jessica cares about

Chicago's Event Scene
Her magazine is the authority on Chicago events, and she hosts panels discussing the future of the city's event landscape, such as "What's Next for Chicago in 2026".
Entrepreneurship
She founded Chicago Planner Magazine to teach herself about the industry and successfully relaunched it post-pandemic with a vision to be "bigger, better, and stronger. "
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Career

Work history

Owner & Founder
Chicago Planner Magazine
9-2024 - 4-2025
Events Associate, Development
Obama Foundation
11-2021 - 9-2024
Senior Events Manager
University of Chicago
2-2021 - 7-2021
Marketing Manager
Crain's Chicago Business
7-2020 - 12-2020
Sr. Consultant, Marketing Strategy America
Venuetown
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2009
B.A.
Loyola University Chicago
2010 - 2010
Certification
Studio Chicago/Music Industry Workshop
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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