Page 70 - Bookfield Zoo Chicago Annual Report 2024

SPECIAL Brookfield Zoo Chicago is deeply WOMEN’S BOARD Jill V. Javors • •
THANKS!

Mrs. Jack D. Jester +
appreciative of its dedicated
OFFICERS
Stephanie Bryan Kangas
Women’s Board, which raises
critically needed funds to invest Jennifer Bellini, President Seema Kathuria**
Connie Keller**+
in our education and outreach Melissa Canning, First Vice President
Shari L. Erwin, Second Vice President Sandy Kirk
programs, hosts events for under- Linda H. Kissler +
•
Katie Feagans, Secretary
resourced communities as well Mrs. Michael J. Klonoski**
Erin K. Brown-Carter, Treasurer
as developmentally challenged Gina Koertner
audiences, and awards grants for Susan E. Ahern • Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel •
Diane LaMaster
Zoo outreach, field conservation, Mrs. Nicholas S. Amatangelo
Lori A. Lande
and animal care programs. Pamela C. Andrews
Romana E. Malinowski
Gloria Aubin
The Women’s Board also provides Edith Bayran Dawn Mallizzio
•
scholarships to young men and Mrs. Walter W Becky II • Sandra P. Manne +
Carol Matthews
women pursuing conservation Barbara Bradford
Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen+ Leslye Mchugh-Pinto**
studies and careers in college, and
•
Carter Brooksher + Mrs. Bruce Mclagan**
funds the George B. Rabb Conserva- Priscilla C. Meyers •
Esther Bryan
tion Medal for leading field scientists Susan Mogab •
Meg Buckner
and conservationists. Mrs. Dean L. Buntrock • Lori Montana**+
Mrs. Gregory Cappelli • Sharon Murphy, M.D.**
In 2023, the Women’s Board raised Danijela Neckrysh
HUMBOLDT Anida “Cookie” Johnson Cohen**+
PENGUIN nearly $1.7 million through the Whirl Josie Croll Michele Needham
and Wines in the Wild. BZC is grateful Britta Cuming Shannon Nourbash
The Living Tammy Olszewski
Coast for its partnership and support. Maria P. Daley**
Sarah Opler
Shirley Daly**
•
Marletta F. Darnall + Cathie Overmyer, M.D. •
Mrs. William G. Parrillo**
Jennifer Darnall**
Jennifer Popish
Vicki L. Demar
•
Mrs. Paul E. Duckworth + Sally Porter •
TJ Rathi •
Diane V. Dygert
Rosa M. Ebling • Anne Recine
•
Mrs. James T. Reid +
Janet R. Ezekiel
Louise Reighard**+
Sherry Featherstone
Barbara Feldman • Michaelene Roark
Mrs. William R. Rybak**
Maria Finitzo**+
•
Alice Young Sabl +
Susan B. Frangella
Sarah Nava Garvey • Mimi Saltzman
Leigh Sasser
Sasha L. Gerritson
•
Kate Babcock Shaffer *
Roxann Giovannini
•
Ann Grube + Elisa S. Templeton
Anita “Kay” Guyette • Sarah L. Thompson**
Gretchen Hess Trofa •
Rashada Hamlin
Mrs. Wafik A. Hanna**
• Honorary Member
Melissa Heerboth
** Supporting Member
Women’s Board members at Midsummer Nights Feast fundraiser
+ Founding Member
* Deceased
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