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, Secretary
Marcus Campbell, Ed.D., Chair
Manuel Cuevas-Trisán, JD
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
Director of Operations: AnneMarie Anderson
Liaison Council Director: Vivien Hanson
Event Promotion: Andee Albaum-Feinstein
Social Media Manager: Jeremy Lee
A/V Director: Jennifer Medvin
Joanne Burgess (Bannockburn)
Lizzie Kinnich (Northfield)
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: Jamie Schrandt
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
Haven Youth and Family Services: Jimena Escurra
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): Matthew Montez and Jacqueline Moreno
Magnetar Capital: Allison Young
Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations: EL Da’Sheon Nix
Psychgeist Media: Dave Nussbaum
Wilmette Public Library: Cathleen Blair and Sarah Beth Brown
Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.): Orlando Cooper
The Avery Coonley School: Michael Dixon
Avoca D37: Eugenia Hsin, Susan Lovell, and Maya Vasudevan
Baker Demonstration School: Hilde Kaiser and Starrin Kinser-Petersen
Barrington D220: Matt Fuller
Beacon Academy: Gretchen Wooldridge
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School: Lauren El-Mofty and Ericka Thacker
Brickton Montessori School: Jamie Kendall
Catherine Cook School: Kimberly Edison
Chiaravalle Montessori: Suzy Avril
Chicago Jewish Day School: Jen Minkus
Countryside Day School: Janeth Mendoza
Cove School: Julia Lazzara
Evanston Township High School D202: Alexia Herrera
The Frances Xavier Warde School: Jimmy Greenfield
Francis W. Parker School: Margaret Dailey
Glencoe D35: Betty Weir
Hyde Park Day School: Maureen McCarthy
Kenilworth D38: Hilary Harvey
Lake Bluff D65: Kaitlyn Stabenow
Lake Forest Academy: Jacqueline Leib
Lake Forest Community High School D115: Ann Kiesling and Patrick Sassen
Lake Forest Country Day School: Leigh Melton
Latin School of Chicago: Katrina Cairo
Leo Catholic High School: Tiffany Harston
Libertyville D70: Katie Coyle, Rebecca Jenkins, and Robin Kollman
Lycée Français de Chicago: Sarah Galer and Nicole McKendry
Morgan Park Academy: Kari Misulonas and Jennifer Schmidt
Near North Montessori School: Mari Pavelich
North Shore Country Day School: Lindsay Theile, Diane Williams, and Connie Zhou
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Karen Kellams and Sally Nuamah
Pope John XXIII School: Jackie Sulton
Regina Dominican High School: Kate Bankston
Resurrection College Prep High School: Carla Krajcir
Rogers Park Montessori School: Kate Frampton
Roycemore School: Bessie Mbadugha
Sacred Heart Schools: Marjie Murphy
St. Bernard School: Caroline Macdonald
Saints JFX HSO: Liz Devaraj
Science and Arts Academy: Chelsea Overstreet
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School: Brian Graves
Stevenson High School D125: Mara Grujanac
Township High School D113: Mirah Anti
UChicago Network for College Success: Meghan Baer
University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice: Maureen Stimming
Wilmette D39: Leo Krause
Winnetka D36/Crow Island Elementary: Kassie Leachman
Winnetka D36/Greeley Elementary: Caity Smith
Winnetka D36/Hubbard Woods Elementary: Lyn Aleshire
Wolcott College Prep: Nancy Seiler