Page 58 - Brookfield Zoo Chicago Annual_Report_2024

BZC ASSOCIATES

Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Associates is a volunteer group
of dedicated young professionals
who share an interest in animals
and conservation. As Zoo
ambassadors, they support
Brookfield Zoo Chicago through
fundraising events, conservation
education, and public advocacy
for the Zoo’s animals, research,
fieldwork, and education programs.

Matt Toupin, WOMEN’S BOARD OFFICERS Rosa M. Ebling• Lori Montana**+
Chair Jennifer L. Bellini, Janet R. Ezekiel Sharon Murphy, M.D.**
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is deeply President Sherry Featherstone Danijela Neckrysh
Morgan Olszewski-Dunham,
Vice Chair appreciative of its dedicated Melissa Canning, Barbara Feldman• Michele Needham
Nathan Will, Women’s Board, which raises First Vice-President Patrice Feltes Shannon Nourbash, M.D.
Vice Chair Shari L. Erwin, Second Maria Finitzo**+ Tammy Olszewski
critically needed funds to invest
Vice-President Susan B. Frangella Morgan Olszewski-Dunham
in our education and outreach
Brooke Bandy Eric W. Stodola Katie Feagans, Alicia Gabriel Sarah Opler
Brittany Bossard Melissa Sullivan programs, hosts events for Secretary Sarah Nava Garvey• Cathie Overmyer, M.D.•
Lisa Brzezicki Jaimi I. Tuttle under-resourced communities, Erin K. Brown-Carter, Sasha L. Gerritson Mrs. William G. Parrillo**
Zachary Flahaven Nicholas Villarreal and awards grants for Zoo Treasurer Roxann Giovannini Leslye McHugh-Pinto**
Amy Gross Abby M. Wade Ann Grube•+ Jennifer Popish
outreach, field conservation,
Sarah Guerin Shannon Webster Susan Ahern• Anita “Kay” Guyette• Sally Porter+•
and animal care programs. Mrs. Nicholas S. Amatangelo• Rashada Hamlin Sally Prescott
Laura Jimenez Erik S. Williams
Duncan T. Justice Sarah Wright Pamela C. Andrews Mrs. Wafik A. Hanna** TJ Rathi•
The Women’s Board also provides
Asad Kausar Katie Young Gloria Aubin Melissa Heerboth Anne Recine
Sara Kim scholarships to young men and Edith Bayran Jill V. Javors• Mrs. James T. Reid•+
Robert Knapel women pursuing conservation Mrs. Walter W. Becky II• Mrs. Jack D. Jester•+ Louise Reighard**+
Matthew B. LaFond Barbara Bradford Stephanie Bryan Kangas Michaelene Roark
studies and careers in college
Butler Z. Magierek Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen+ Seema Kathuria** Mrs. William R. Rybak**
and funds the George B. Rabb
Andrew McComb Carter Brooksher•+ Connie Keller**+ Alice Young Sabl•+
Conservation Medal for leading Esther Bryan Sandy Kirk Mimi Saltzman
Kenneth Pawula
April A. Poidomani field scientists and conservationists. Meg Buckner Linda H. Kissler+ Leigh Sasser
Macray Poidomani Mrs. Dean L. Buntrock• Mrs. Michael J. Klonoski** Elisa S. Templeton
Molly Rohrer In 2024, the Women’s Board raised Mrs. Gregory Cappelli• Gina Koertner Sarah L. Thompson**
Leslie P. Scott over $1.9 million through the Whirl Anida “Cookie” Johnson Cohen**+ Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel• Gretchen Hess Trofa
Rebecca Sotiros Josie Croll Diane LaMaster
Gala, Wines in the Wild, and other **= supporting
Michael Staehely Britta Cuming Lori A. Lande += founding
fundraising events. The Zoo Maria P. Daley** Romana E. Malinowski •= honorary
is grateful for its partnership Shirley Daly** Dawn Mallizzio *= deceased
and support. Jennifer Darnall** Sandra P. Manne•+
Marletta Darnall Carol Matthews
Vicki L. DeMar* Mrs. Bruce McLagan**
Mrs. Paul E. Duckworth•+ Mrs. Frederick C. Meyers•+
Diane V. Dygert• Susan Mogab•
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