About
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.
2020-21 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.
Marcus Campbell, Ed.D.
Carter Cast
Sharon Graboys
Michael Kaufman, JD
Maureen Kebo, MA, Secretary
Anne Kelly, Ph.D., Treasurer
Rachel Lee, Chair
Keith Robinson, Ed.D.
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
A/V Director: Jennifer Medvin
Joanne Burgess (Bannockburn)
Diana Flemma (Winnetka)
Kendra Gallagher (Wilmette)
Pete Kula (Northfield)
Robin Lake (Glencoe)
Gail Nusekabel (Wilmette)
Lisa Rubin (Wilmette)
Judy Rubovits (Evanston)
Laura Scalia (Evanston)
Sabine Scholz (Wilmette)
Julene Stellato (Winnetka)
Compass Health Center: Shannon Stowasser
Connections for the Homeless: Nia Tavoularis
Evanston Scholars: Laura Maloney
Family Service of Glencoe: Emily Mysel
Family Service Center: Gayl Monto
Foundation 65: Alecia Wartowski
Fusion Academy: Mike Wang
Haven Youth and Family Services: Te’Ericka Kimbrough
Mindful Psychology Associates: Michelle Gebhardt
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Tim Dohrer
ServerCentral Turing Group: Kori McGraw
The Alliance for Early Childhood: Lara Scarborough
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court: Stephanie Hochschild
The Family Institute at Northwestern University: Crystal Reynolds
VillageMD: Rebekah Lackner
Young, Black & Lit: Krenice Roseman
Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.): Krysta Michorczyk
Avoca PTC: Maya Vasudevan
Baker Demonstration School: Hibo Mohamed
Beacon Academy: Beth Sosler
Bennett Day School: Laura Maheshwary and Amy Swibel
Catherine Cook School: Daisie Sisko
Central School (Glencoe): Jessica Aspen
Chiaravalle Montessori: Michele Gelman
Countryside Day School: Janeth Mendoza
Cove School: Annemarie Roane
Crow Island School: Kirby Doonan
Evanston/Skokie D65: Kerri-Simone Adedeji, Anita Geevarghese, Coleen Martin, and Erin Wade
Evanston Township High School D202: Evan Finamore and Pam Tingley
Faith, Hope & Charity PTO: Jennifer Dine
Francis W. Parker School: Margaret Dailey
Greeley Elementary: Tori Kramer
Harper Elementary PTO: Emily Primosch
Hubbard Woods Elementary: Sarah Levi
Kenilworth D38: Cecily Kaz and Deborah Keegan
Lake Bluff D65: Jane Duncan
Lake Forest D67/Spirit of 67: Dan Anderson, Kimberly Carris, Megan Engelberg, Audrey Margol, Jennifer Mulliken, Kristin Tiveron, and Stacey Weber
Lake Forest Country Day School: Ambler Harrison
Latin School of Chicago: Stephanie Liss
Loyola Academy: Sheila Blanchfield and Michelle Prassas
McKenzie Elementary PTA: Lorenza Amigo and Colleen Shinners
Near North Montessori School: Cathy Price
New Trier Parents’ Association: Sydney Clark and Eve Williams
North Shore Country Day School: Pascale Dunaway and Janelle Wood
Pope John XXIII School: Denise D’Aloia
Porter-Gaud Parent Association: Kimberly Brown and Dee Fortson
Regina Dominican High School: Colleen Hoffman
Rogers Park Montessori School: Ann Scholhamer
Roycemore School: Bessie Mbadugha
Science and Arts Academy: Jaime Kaled
Skokie School: Becky Sanderson
South School: Jennifer Mallamud
St. Athanasius School PSO: Kelly Whelan
St. Francis Xavier School HSO: Liz Devaraj and Kay McBrearty
Stevenson High School D125: Mara Grujanac
Sunset Ridge/Middlefork PTO: Gail Belian and Ericka Foster
Washburne School: Emily Cittadine
West School: Sarna Goldenberg
Winnetka D36: Michele Giczewski
Wolcott College Prep: Jena Karcazes
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart: Meg Kincaid and Alex Maegdlin