Current Associate Board Membership
Several members of the inaugural Associate Board with the Board of Directors Chair, Carter Culver
Nicholas Amoroso
eBay
Brittan Cobb
Griffith Foods
Madona Cumar
HKS, Inc.
Mulbe Dillard IV
CIBC US
Erica Dogan
Brightpoint
Ben Feliciano
CME Group
Karina Salgado
Vail Systems
Ava Schneider
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Yinna Zhang
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Leaders Driving Impact
The Associate Board is more than volunteer engagement – it’s a way for early- to mid-career professionals to support the Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s mission. Members will drive advocacy and awareness efforts to increase the Center’s impact across Chicago, forming new partnerships and infusing their energy into our ongoing work.
In the founding stages, initial members will play a defining role in building the infrastructure and bylaws, turning a long-held vision into reality.
YOUR IMPACT
- Engage in advocacy and awareness
- Support with fundraising and donor engagement
- Lead partnership events and volunteering opportunities
- Lend strategic expertise and professional support to the Center
why join?
- Develop your network amongst like-minded peers
- Make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children, youth, and families
- Take part in mission-driven experiences
- Learn about nonprofit operations
MEMBERSHIP
Goal of 20 members by 2027
- 10 members will begin in Spring 2026
- Composed of early- to mid-career professionals from the corporate community in Chicagoland who are new to board leadership
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
responsibilities
Your Role
- Increase the Center’s visibility, brand, and public support
Support
- Advocacy and awareness
- Fundraising/donor engagement
- Event planning
- Volunteering strategic support
Commitment
- Faithful in meeting attendance
- Active in participation and fundraising
- Share the Center’s mission and support our advocacy efforts.
Questions?
For more information on Associate Board responsibilities and membership, contact Amanda Koym, Donor Relations Coordinator.
