Meet Our Leaders
Together, our Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and Associate Board work to help NLEN imagine and execute its goals for North Lawndale, and beyond. We are proud to have such incredible leaders guiding the way for our programs, our purpose, and our shared passion for our graduates.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors represents some of the most influential leaders in Chicago and beyond, working together to create positive change in North Lawndale and spread NLEN’s mission far and wide.
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Dr. Michael A. McAfee
Board President
President & CEO,PolicyLink
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Sarah M. Bernstein
Board Vice President
Partner,Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
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Michael Kramer
Board Treasurer
CFO of Corporate Functions,Boeing (retired)
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Greg Faulkner
Board Secretary
President,The Howell-Faulkner Group
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Dave Davenport
Finance Committee Chair
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Daniel O. Ash
President,
The Field Foundation of Illinois
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Elayne Granger
Director of External & Legislative Affairs,
AT&T (retired)
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Tiana Conley
VP, Global Portfolio Strategy,
Mars Wrigley
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Winnie Kearns
Upper School Counsellor,
Francis Parker School
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Tyler Clark
State & Local Government Affairs,
Microsoft
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Laurie Glenn
President & CEO,
ThinkInc
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Brian Egwele
Founder & Managing Director,
Egwele & Company
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Rosemarie S. Andolino
President
Andolino Global Advisors, LLC,
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G. Sequane Lawrence
President & CEO,
Revolution Institute
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Whitney Smith
CEO,
Schreiber Philanthropy
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Marcus Matthews
Vice President, Relationship Manager, Community Banking
Wintrust Bank Chicago
Executive Leadership Team
Our Executive Leadership Team includes founding members of NLEN, who have always believed that when given a fair chance, incredible things can happen.
Associate Board
Our Associate Board provides emerging leaders and change agents the opportunity to develop their skills in nonprofit leadership and governance while working to advance our mission, and build capacity for our organization and social enterprises.
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Elliot Ding
Federal Health Consultant
Deloitte
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Gina Ragland
Assistant Director, Volunteer Operations
University of Illinois Chicago
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Jessica N. Butler
Strategic Initiatives Consultant
North Lawndale Employment Network
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Vince Gomez
Director, Community Engagement
Lincoln Park Zoo
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Kelsey Shea
VP of Social Impact & Inclusion
Golin
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Rahsaan Taylor
Sr. Creative Lead
Eli Lilly
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Jack Manilow
CVI Chair
Crown Family Philanthropies
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Chelsea Dawkins
Partnership Lead
VIVO Foundation
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Taneka Pernell
Program Director
City of Chicago
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Kimberly Chandler
AVP Branch Manager
Wintrust Bank North Lawndale
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Corin Hernandez
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Google
Our Associate Board is accepting new members. Reach out to development@nlen.org and introduce yourself.
Get Involved
Become a part of the NLEN community. Advocate for social justice in North Lawndale and beyond.