About
Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series each academic year. FAN programs are free and open to the public.
FAN’s Mission
The Family Action Network (FAN) presents fresh ideas that elevate minds, expand hearts, and make the world a better place.
FAN’s Vision
An informed and compassionate community.
FAN Board of Directors, Staff,
and Liaison Council
FAN is a 501(c)(3) organization powered by the passion, dedication, and goodwill
of its Board of Directors, staff, and Liaisons.
AnneMarie Anderson
Marcus Campbell, Ed.D., Chair
Sharon Graboys
Michael Kaufman, JD
Maureen Kebo, MA, Treasurer
Keith Robinson, Ed.D.
Heidi Stevens
Lonnie Stonitsch, Executive Director
Executive Director: Lonnie Stonitsch
Business Manager: Rachel Lee
Event Producer: AnneMarie Anderson
Assistant Event Producer: Alexia Herrera
Liaison Council Director: Vivien Hanson
Event Promotion: Andee Albaum-Feinstein
Social Media Manager: Jeremy Lee
A/V Director: Jennifer Medvin
Kate Bankston (Northbrook)
Joanne Burgess (Bannockburn)
Jennifer Mallamud (Glencoe)
Alison McNally (Winnetka)
Frieda Molina (Wilmette)
Claire Pensyl (Wilmette)
Judy Rubovits (Evanston)
Sabine Scholz (Wilmette)
Julene Stellato (Winnetka)
The Alliance for Early Childhood: Lara Scarborough and Erika Wall
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court: Stephanie Hochschild
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park & South Loop: Erin Woodhams
Compass Health Center: Maureen Stimming
Evanston Scholars: Victor Perez
The Family Institute at Northwestern University: Crystal Reynolds
Family Service Center: Robin Lake
Foundation 65: Anita Geevarghese
Glenview Public Library: Trish Andrew
Gorton Center: Amy Wagliardo and Ann Wildman
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): Matthew Montez and Jacqueline Moreno
Magnetar Capital: Allison Young
Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations: Jon Kimmel
Psychgeist Media: Dave Nussbaum
UChicago Network for College Success: Meghan Baer and Emily Fischer
Wilmette Public Library: Sarah Beth Brown
Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.): Orlando Cooper
The Avery Coonley School: Kris Fox and Megan Jamen
Avoca D37: Eugenia Hsin and Saniya Walawalkar
Baker Demonstration School: Starrin Kinser-Petersen
Barrington D220: Matt Fuller
Beacon Academy: Gretchen Wooldridge
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School: Sarah Sweet
Brickton Montessori School: Jamie Kendall
Catherine Cook School: Kimberly Edison
Chiaravalle Montessori: Mayela Yuen
Countryside Day School: Janeth Mendoza
Cove School: Pam Irgang
Evanston Township High School D202: Alexia Herrera
The Frances Xavier Warde School: Jimmy Greenfield
Francis W. Parker School: Margaret Dailey
Glencoe D35: Liz Marut and Betty Weir
Hyde Park Day School: Maureen McCarthy
Kenilworth D38: Hilary Harvey
Lake Bluff D65: Kaitlyn Stabenow
Lake Forest Community High School D115: Lynda Bott and Patrick Sassen
Latin School of Chicago: Mimi Gaines
Leo Catholic High School: Tiffany Harston
Libertyville D70: Robin Kollman
Lycée Français de Chicago: Sarah Galer and Amy Morvay
Morgan Park Academy: Jennifer Schmidt
Near North Montessori School: Mari Pavelich
North Shore Country Day: Lindsay Theile
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Karen Kellams
Pope John XXIII School: Jackie Sulton
Regina Dominican High School: Kelly Ryan
Resurrection College Prep High School: Carla Krajcir
Rogers Park Montessori School: Kate Frampton
Roycemore School: Morgan Busbey
Sacred Heart Schools: Marjie Murphy
St. Bernard School: Caroline Macdonald
Saints JFX HSO: Melissa Bradford
Science and Arts Academy: Monika Robinett and Jodi Shakin
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School: Brian Graves
Stevenson High School D125: Mara Grujanac
Township High School D113: Mirah Anti
TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804: Nicole Magesis
Wilmette D39: Leo Krause
Winnetka D36/Crow Island Elementary: Kassie Leachman
Winnetka D36/Greeley Elementary: Caity Smith
Wolcott College Prep: TBD