THE ASSOCIATE BOARD

The Habitat Chicago Associate Board is a network of passionate Chicagoans, ages 24 to 39, who raise awareness and revenue for Habitat Chicago through social events, volunteer days, and fundraising efforts.

 

Are you: 

  • Determined to use your time, skills, and network to strengthen the Habitat Chicago mission?

  • Eager to work hard and have fun as part of a team of passionate and driven young professionals?

  • Between the ages of 24 and 39 and live or work in the city of Chicago?

 

If so, chances are you’re a perfect fit for the Habitat Chicago Associate Board!

 


Get Involved - Join the Associate Board 

Benefits

  • Exclusive connection to and impactful service for the Habitat Chicago mission.

  • Ability to meet and network with other Chicago young professionals.

  • Professional development and nonprofit board leadership education opportunities.

  • Inclusion in Habitat marketing materials, such as the website and Annual Report.

 

Your Role 

  • Attend bi-monthly committee meetings and engagement or learning opportunities.

  • Plan and attend signature Associate Board events and attend Habitat Chicago’s annual events.

  • Attend Associate Board volunteer days at the Habitat Chicago construction site and at ReStore Chicago.

  • Commit to fundraising at least $1,500 on an annual basis via ticket sales, event sponsorships, company partnerships, in-kind donations; make a personally significant gift of at least $200 per year.

  • Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service.

 

How

  • Seats on the Associate Board are limited! Interviews are held in April/May for a July 1-June 30 term.

  • Contact ab@habitatchicago.org to learn more.

 

Meet The Habitat Chicago Associate Board

Leadership

Michele Jasper | Co-Chair

SCB, Project Architect

 

Danielle Vovos | Co-Chair

Hub International, Associate Vice President - Mergers & Acquisitions

 

Eric Benson | Events Chair 

Political Director, Casten for Congress

 

Elisa Ruscitti | Engagement Chair 

INSIGHT2PROFIT, Manager 

 

Returning Members

Leah Bloom 

ARCO/Murray, Project Manager 

 

Andrew Locke 

Rush Medical College, Medical Student

 

Eli McCray

Pursant, LLC, Vice President

 

Erin Parro

Principal Financial Group, Communications Strategist

 

Harvey Rehal 

Huron, Senior Manager 

 

Christian Rios

Ghafari Associates, Architect

 

Mark Szostak

Park Fowler+, Associate

 

Elena Vahala

Studio Elcho PPLC, Designer/Owner

 

Ethan Xin 

PwC, Director 

 

New Members

Jack Collins

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Research Analyst

 

John Durocher

JLL, Analyst

 

Risa Gillogly

CDW, Brand Manager

 

Julia Houser

BMO, Analyst

 

Kyla Jones

Guidehouse, Consultant

 

Emmanuel Reid

PayPal, Partnerships Specialist

 

Sinnard Scott

Exelon, Corporate Strategy Manager

 

Alexandra Vancil

GTCR, Recruiting Analyst

 

Lisa Varley

Biological Scientist

 

 

 


 

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COMMITTEES

Our operating committees help us make decisions and implement activities that advance our mission. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our organization, and your city, from the inside out.
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