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 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 2020-21 Leadership Committee

Brett Geschke, SmithAmundsen
President

Nick Casto, IceMiller, LLP
Vice President

Taby Katz, McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Chair of Development

Emily Schappler, Conagra Brands
Chair of Events

Alexis Aria, Health Care Service Corporation
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
    • Jacquelyn Becker, Matrix Resources
    • Rachel Bertsche, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
    • Erin Bodendorfer, Katz & Stefani
    • Lisa Bohl, MoloLamken LLP
    • Paul Brenzel, Self-employed Attorney
    • Elena Cincione, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
    • Katie Eddy, National Association of REALTORS®
    • Gabrielle Foster, US HUD
    • Jonathan Giroux, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    • Mary Grady, BMO Harris Bank
    • Hope Hambleton, Northwestern Mutual
    • Annie Hambleton, @Properties
    • Stephanie Hodges, Airbnb
    • Jennifer Hugenberg, Invenergy LLC
    • Suzi Jones, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    • Melinda Kennedy, The Experiment, LLC
    • Audrey Leech, Latz & Company
    • Marc Levy, Deloitte
    • Kate Logan
    • Jessica Mayberry, JLL
    • Virginia Midkiff, New Markets Support
    • Eugene Minon, Clarity Partners
    • Virginia Midkiff, New Markets Support Company
    • Anne Morrissy, Freelance Writer
    • Avani Narang, Indus Management Group
    • Stephanie Ostroff, Conagra Brands
    • Kevin Schafer, McGraw Hill
    • Mark Slick, Pinterest
    • Kim Speckmann, FCB Chicago
    • Patrick Sullivan, Quantitative Risk Management
    • Stephanie Swiatek, Mars Incorporated
    • Carrie Wall, SmithBucklin
    • Mary Eileen Wells, Miller Shakman & Beem LLP
    • Jessica Westerkamp, Allstate
    • Learn the impact of your support. Read our 2019 Impact Report here