Board of Directors

Our rockstar Board of Directors supports our growth in so many ways – solid governance, strategic guidance, fundraising, advocacy and ambassadorship. 

Executive Committee

Shaw

Steven Shaw, Board Chair 

Executive Committee Chair

Community Engagement Director, Verizon

Christie Crouch

Christie Crouch, Vice Chair

Donor Engagement Committee

Vice President & GM, Conagra Brands

Lucas

Adam Lucas, Treasurer

Finance Committee Chair

Vice President, Concentric Equity Partners 

Kevin Dolan

Kevin Dolan, Secretary

Governance Committee Chair

Civic leader, Senior Partner (retired), McKinsey & Company

Directors

Buck

Michael Buck

Lifetime Trustee, Program Committee Chair

Asst. Portfolio Mgr., Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Manuel Chavez

Manuel Chavez

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Managing Director and Partner, William Blair

Feldman

Ellen Feldman

Lifetime Trustee, Donor Engagement Committee

Civic leader

Fernando Ferreyra

Fernando Ferreyra

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Senior Managing Director, Black & Veatch

Hart

Gary Hart

Director, Finance Committee

Tax Partner, Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC

Hunter

Emerald-Jane “EJ” Hunter

Marketing & PR Committee Chair

Ringleader, myWHY Agency

Idaszak

Joe Idaszak

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Dir. & Portfolio Mngr., Global Renewables & Infrastructure Securities, Brookfield Asset Management

Adam K. Jackson

Adam K. Jackson

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Portfolio Advisor, Vice President, Global Family and Private Investment Office 

Jaw

Carolyn Jaw

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Executive Vice President, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Kotamraju

Nalini Kotamraju

Director, Program Committee

SVP, Research & Insights, Salesforce

Cindy Murray

Cindy Murray

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Executive Advisor, Nuvono

Power

Nancy Power

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Chief Human Resources Officer, Ariel Investments

Salazar

Anthony Salazar 

Director, Donor Engagement Committee

Sr. Vice President, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Rob Whiteman

Rob Whiteman

Director, Governance Committee

Better Future Advisors LLC, Partner (retired), McKinsey & Company

Zheng

Cici Zheng

Director, Finance Committee

Managing Director, Corridor Capital 

Interested in learning about Board Service?

This group is a great fit for individuals looking to be leaders at a fast-paced, professionally managed nonprofit. We welcome your interest and invite you to explore whether the Board or a Board Committee position might be the right fit for you.

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