About
Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series each academic year. All 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
Eric Smoot Hemphill
Michael Kaufman, JD, Vice-Chair
Maureen Kebo, MA, Treasurer
Keith Robinson, Ed.D., Secretary
Heidi Stevens
Lonnie Stonitsch, Executive Director
Executive Director: Lonnie Stonitsch
Business Manager: Rachel Lee
Event Producer: AnneMarie Anderson
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)
Alison McNally (Winnetka)
Frieda Molina (Wilmette)
Claire Pensyl (Wilmette)
Judy Rubovits (Evanston)
Sabine Scholz (Wilmette)
Julene Stellato (Winnetka)
Maya Vasudevan (Glenview)
Gretchen Wooldridge (Morton Grove)
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
Connections Health: Hannah Podhorzer, Claudia Rosen, Steve Rosen
Evanston Scholars: Victor Perez
The Family Institute at Northwestern University: Katie Capp
Family Service Center: Robin Lake
Foundation 65: Isabel Machado
Glenview Public Library: Trish Andrew
Gorton Center: Amy Wagliardo and Ann Wildman
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): Matthew Montez, Jacqueline Moreno, and Brian White
Magnetar Capital: Allison Young
Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations: Jon Kimmel
Psychgeist Media: Dave Nussbaum
Wilmette Public Library: Sarah Beth Brown
Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.): Orlando Cooper
The Ancona School: Tayé Brown
The Avery Coonley School: Megan Doherty and Lee Ann Lawlor
Avoca D37: Saniya Walawalkar
Baker Demonstration School: TBD
Barrington D220: Eric Steckling
Beacon Academy: Danielle Scharf
Bennett Day School: Laura Maheshwary and Reetu Sanders
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: Eryka Kendall
Cove School: Pam Irgang
Evanston Township High School D202: TBD
The Frances Xavier Warde School: Jimmy Greenfield
Francis W. Parker School: Margaret Dailey
Glenbrook High School D225: Carol Smith
Glencoe D35: Liz Marut and Betty Weir
Hyde Park Day School: Amelia Ryan
Kenilworth D38: Hilary Harvey and Geoffrey Perlman
Lake Bluff D65: Kaitlyn Anderson
Lake Forest Community High School D115: Patrick Sassen
Latin School of Chicago: Alison Flowers and Erica Washburn
Leo Catholic High School: Tiffany Harston
Lycée Français de Chicago: Sarah Galer and Amy Morvay
Near North Montessori School: Denise Boswell
North Shore Country Day: Lindsay Theile
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Karen Kellams
Oakton College: Katherine Sawyer
Pope John XXIII School: Jackie Sulton
Regina Dominican High School: Kathleen Porreca
Rogers Park Montessori School: Kate Frampton
Sacred Heart Schools: Dan Gargano
St. Bernard School: Caroline Macdonald
Science and Arts Academy: Keegan Kral and Monika Robinett
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School: Brian Graves
Stevenson High School D125: Mara Grujanac
Township High School D113: Mirah Anti
Township High School D214: Katie Campbell, Kara Kendrick, and Mary Kate Smith
The Winnetka Public Schools: Ruthie Cannon
Wolcott College Prep: TBD