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It is with deep gratitude that we bid Rachel Hite farewell as our Interim Board President. Rachel’s commitment to our mission and enthusiasm about our work over much of 2021 helped us to onboard many new board members, improve our systems, and identify the needed next steps for the board. We wish Rachel the best […]
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We are thrilled to welcome Eric Ruschman, founder of the Ruschman and Ruschwoman galleries in Chicago, to our Executive Board. Eric comes with a strong understanding of Arts of Life’s programming, having curated All Well and Good at Circle Contemporary, collected the work of several AofL artists, showcased Christina Zion’s work in the inaugural exhibition
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We are thrilled to welcome Julie Gustafson to our Executive Board. As the President of MJG Advisory with decades of experience in the finance sector, Julie’s passion and energy is sure to strengthen our organization. In our ongoing conversation series, studio artists interview new board members to introduce them to our community. Julie and studio
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We are thrilled to welcome Mina Hamburg to our Executive Board. Mina brings helpful organizational and marketing experiences from her work – she is a Senior Manager in the Digital Customer Experience North America practice at Capgemini. In our on-going conversation series, studio artists interview new board members to introduce them to our community. Mina
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We are thrilled to welcome Hiren Prabhakar to our Executive Board. With extensive experience in the healthcare industry, in board service, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Hiren will be a great addition to our community. In our on-going conversation series, studio artists interview new board members to introduce them to our community. Hiren and
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We are thrilled to welcome Krishna Kutty to our Executive Board. As a corporate strategy specialist, Krishna will be a huge asset to our board and Governance committee with her experience in strategy and management. Krishna is already having an impact, developing systems to monitor and assess our strategic plan progress over the upcoming years.
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We are thrilled to welcome Alex Gara to our Executive Board. As the founder and operator of three businesses, Alex’s entrepreneurial and community building skills will be a great asset to our organization and our Development committee. In a new conversation series, studio artists will interview new board members to introduce them to our community.
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We are thrilled to welcome Max Zelaitis to our Executive Board. As an Engineering Executive, Max brings a fresh perspective to our board and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEAI) Committee. Max’s blend of curiosity and strategy will be a great addition to our organization and he has already become a favorite with our artists
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We are thrilled to welcome Gracie Inacay to our Executive Board. As a Certified Executive Coach and Human Resources Consultant, Gracie will be a great asset to our organization and our Governance committee. Her energy and drive have already made an impact in her first months. In a new conversation series, studio artists will interview
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We are thrilled to welcome Bonnie Rosenberg to our Executive Board. As the Director of Imaging at the Art Institute of Chicago, Bonnie brings a wealth of knowledge on documenting art and licensing images along with strong connections to Chicago’s art community. Bonnie will be serving on our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility committee. In
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