Love your library? Young professionals (ages 25-40) who want to support the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s work can join the Associate Council or the Associate Board.

About Associate Council

Associate Council members help advance the Foundation’s mission with an annual gift of $150. They attend events hosted by the Associate Board and receive a special ticket rate for the annual Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner. Associate Council members also receive reserve seating for Chicago Public Library author talks and events.

How to Join the Associate Council

Please complete the Associate Council membership form. You will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to engage with events, fundraising opportunities, and more.

About the Associate Board

These rising young leaders raise crucial awareness and funds that support access to knowledge and learning for all Chicagoans at Chicago Public Library. The Associate Board plans and hosts the annual spring fundraiser, Night in the Stacks.

How to Join the Associate Board

Associate Board candidates are considered twice a year, in spring and fall. If you are interested in joining, please complete this online application or download this Associate Board application PDF and send it to the Membership Chair at membership@cplfoundation.org. For more detailed information on board service requirements, check out our Associate Board FAQ.

The Associate Board 2019 Leadership Committee

Avani Narang, Indus Management Group
President

Anne Morrissy, Freelance Writer
Vice President

Eugene Minon, Clarity Partners
Chair of Communications

Carrie Wall, SmithBucklin
Chair of Development

Katie Eddy, National Association of REALTORS®
Chair of Events

Kevin Schafer, McGraw-Hill Education
Chair of Membership

Associate Board

• • • Khadija Ali, Office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
    • Anika Allen, Syndicated Equities
    • Brian Amoah, Chicago Crypto Capital
    • Ariane Andrade, Winston & Strawn LLP
    • Alexis Aria, Health Care Services Corp
    • Jacquelyn Becker, Matrix Resources
    • Rachel Bertsche, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
    • Erin Bodendorfer, Katz & Stefani
    • Lisa Bohl, MoloLamken LLP
    • Paul Brenzel, Self-employed Attorney
    • Nick Casto, IceMiller LLP
    • Jessica Celigoy, Sartorius Stedim Biotech
    • Kate Chapman, SpiderRock Platform
    • Elena Cincione, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
    • Katie Eddy, National Association of REALTORS®
    • Aurelija Fitzpatrick, The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.
    • Brett Geschke, Smith Amundsen, LLC
    • Jonathan Giroux, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    • Mary Grady, BMO Harris Bank
    • Hope Hambleton, Northwestern Mutual
    • Annie Hambleton, @Properties
    • Laura Hayes, Walgreens
    • Maureen Horonzy, University of Chicago Law School
    • Kathleen Jacob, Hubbard Dance
    • Taby Katz, Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co.
    • Audrey Leech, Latz & Company
    • Marc Levy, Deloitte
    • Jessica Mayberry, JLL
    • Dominique McKoy, OneGoal
    • Virginia Midkiff, New Markets Support
    • Eugene Minon, Clarity Partners
    • Virginia Midkiff, New Markets Support Company
    • Anne Morrissy, Freelance Writer
    • Aarti Nagaraju, Fairlife, LLC
    • Chauncey Robinson, Oracle
    • Anitha Nimmagadda, University of Illinois-Chicago
    • Emily Schappler, Conagra Brands
    • Kim Speckmann, FCB Chicago
    • Mary Eileen Wells, Miller Shakman & Beem LLP
    • Jessica Westerkamp, Allstate
    • Becky Whitehurst, Schiff Hardin LLP
    • Learn the impact of your support. Read our 2019 Impact Report here