Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series. 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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

STAFF

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

COMMUNITY LIAISONS

Joanne Burgess (Bannockburn)

Lizzie Kinnich (Northfield)

Jennifer Mallamud (Glencoe)

Frieda Molina (Wilmette)

Judy Rubovits (Evanston)

Sabine Scholz (Wilmette)

Julene Stellato (Winnetka)

SPONSOR LIAISONS​

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 and Michelle Doshi

Gorton Center: Amy Wagliardo and Ann Wildman

Haven Youth and Family Services: Jimena Escurra

Illinois Student Assistance Commission: Matthew Montez and Jacqueline Moreno

Magnetar Capital: Brittany Porter and Allison Young

New Trier Multifaith Alliance: TBD

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 and Laurie Dayon

SCHOOL LIAISONS

The Avery Coonley School: Michael Dixon and Lee Ann Lawlor

Avoca/Marie Murphy PTC: Eugenia Hsin and Maya Vasudevan

Baker Demonstration School: Hilde Kaiser

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

Central School/Glencoe: Sapna Mukherjee

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

Greeley Elementary: Caity Smith

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: Heather Kurut and Kari Misulonas

Near North Montessori School: Mari Pavelich

North Shore Country Day School: Heather Nornes, 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

UChicago Network for College Success: Krystal Payne

West School/Glencoe: Rachel Zimmerman

Wilmette D39: Leo Krause

Wolcott College Prep: Jena Karcazes and Nancy Seiler