Board of Directors
Our rockstar Board of Directors supports our impact and growth in so many ways – solid governance, strategic guidance, fundraising, advocacy and ambassadorship.
Executive Committee
Emerald-Jane “EJ” Hunter, Board Chair
Marketing & PR Committee Chair
Ringleader, myWHY Agency
Christie Crouch, Vice Chair
Donor Engagement Committee Chair
Vice President & GM, Hormel Foods
Adam Lucas, Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair
Vice President, Concentric Equity Partners
Cindy Murray, Secretary
Governance Committee Chair, Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Executive Advisor, Nuvono
Directors
Michael Buck
Lifetime Trustee, Program Committee Chair
Portfolio Mgr., Senior Analyst, Driehaus Capital Management LLC
Manuel Chavez
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Managing Director and Partner, William Blair
Ellen Feldman
Lifetime Trustee, Donor Engagement Committee
Civic leader
Fernando Ferreyra
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Senior Managing Director, Black & Veatch
Gary Hart
Director, Finance Committee
Tax Partner, Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC
Joe Idaszak
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Dir. & Portfolio Mgr., Global Renewables & Infrastructure Securities, Brookfield Asset Management
Adam K. Jackson
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Portfolio Advisor, Vice President, Global Family and Private Investment Offices, Northern Trust
Carolyn Jaw
Director, Governance Committee
Executive Vice President, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Nalini Kotamraju
Director, Program Committee
Civic leader
Josh Lebovitz
Director, Marketing & PR Committee
Vice President Group Director, Data & Analysis at Digitas North America
David Michael
Director, Governance Committee
Managing Partner, Gould & Ratner, LLP
Nancy Power
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Chief Human Resources Officer, Ariel Investments
Anthony Salazar
Director, Donor Engagement Committee
Sr. Vice President, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Steven Shaw
Director, Governance Committee
Community Engagement Director, Verizon
Rob Whiteman
Director, Finance Committee
Better Future Advisors LLC, Partner (retired), McKinsey & Company
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.
