Board of Directors

President – Carol Valaitis – Gifted Educator, Retired
Vice President – Colleen McDonald –
Occupational Therapist, Rockford Public Schools
Secretary – Cynthia Linnabary – Artist
Treasurer – Connie Wenger – Financial Analyst

Board Members
Susan Brazas – Attorney, Bolgrien, Koepke & Kimes, SC
Janice Clinton – Community Volunteer
Ellie Etminan – Instructor, Rock Valley College
Kathleen Flanagan – President & Executive Consultant,
Leadership Communication, Inc.
Monica Krysztopa – Director of Marketing,
The Morrissey Family Businesses
Judith Loudin – Regional Development Manager, CHASI
Molly Lovelock – Community Volunteer
Sheila O'Leary – Facilitator, Training Consultant

Ex Officio
Elaine Hirschenberger, SSSF – Executive Director